Explain Why an Equilibrium Point in a Free Market Is

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Essay

Explain why an equilibrium point in a free market is considered to be the socially efficient point. Sketch graph a situation where a government price ceiling below equilibrium leads to inefficiency. Explain in words why the inefficiency exists and shade in on your graph the lost benefit that creates the inefficiency.

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