When a Perfectly Competitive,well-Functioning Market Is Not in Equilibrium

question 115

Multiple Choice

When a perfectly competitive,well-functioning market is not in equilibrium:

• A) total surplus is not maximized.
• B) there are no exchanges that can make some better off without someone becoming worse off.
• C) the market is efficient.
• D) All of these are true.

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