Total Economic Surplus Is Greatest When

question 56

Multiple Choice

Total economic surplus is greatest when:

• A)price controls keep prices low enough that most consumers can purchase the item.
• B)consumer surplus and producer surplus are equal.
• C)consumer surplus exceeds producer surplus.
• D)the market is in equilibrium.

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