If the Current Allocation of Resources in the Market for Hammers

question 76

Multiple Choice

If the current allocation of resources in the market for hammers is inefficient,then it must be the case that

• A)producer surplus exceeds consumer surplus in the market for hammers.
• B)consumer surplus exceeds producer surplus in the market for hammers.
• C)the sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus could be increased by moving to a different allocation of resources.
• D)the costs that sellers of hammers are incurring could be reduced by moving to a different allocation of resources.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually pay.

Government Policy

Principles and actions by which a government aims to influence or control the economy, social and financial matters.

Consumer Surplus

Represents the difference between the total amount that consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Policy Price

The price set by government policy, often used in the context of agricultural products or utilities.