A Market Has Reached an Efficient Outcome When

question 135

Multiple Choice

A market has reached an efficient outcome when

• A) producers are able to produce and sell as much as they like.
• B) total surplus is minimized.
• C) producer surplus is greater than consumer surplus.
• D) consumers are able to purchase as much as they like.
• E) total surplus is maximized.

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