If a Firm Charges a Price Equal to the Marginal

question 45

Multiple Choice

If a firm charges a price equal to the marginal cost-the competitive solution-then the gains from trade are

• A)all in the form of producer surplus.
• B)split between producer and consumer surplus.
• C)all in the form of consumer surplus.
• D)split between shareholders and producers.

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