Figure 7-20 -Refer to Figure 7-20.The Equilibrium Allocation of Resources Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Figure 7-20

-Refer to Figure 7-20.The equilibrium allocation of resources is

• A) efficient because total surplus is maximized at the equilibrium.
• B) efficient because consumer surplus is maximized at the equilibrium.
• C) inefficient because consumer surplus is larger than producer surplus at the equilibrium.
• D) inefficient because total surplus is maximized when 10 units of output are produced and sold.

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