Welfare Economics Explains Which of the Following in the Market

question 64

Multiple Choice

Welfare economics explains which of the following in the market for DVDs?

• A) The government sets the price of DVDs; firms respond to the price by producing a specific level of output.
• B) The government sets the quantity of DVDs; firms respond to the quantity by charging a specific price.
• C) The market equilibrium price for DVDs maximizes the total welfare to DVD buyers and sellers.
• D) The market equilibrium price for DVDs maximizes consumer welfare but minimizes producer welfare.

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