Which of the Following Outcomes Is Consistent with a Purely

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following outcomes is consistent with a purely competitive market in long-run equilibrium?

• A) Combined consumer and producer surplus will be maximized.
• B) P = MC = lowest AVC.
• C) The minimum willingness to pay equals the maximum acceptable price.
• D) We would expect all of these to occur in the long run in a purely competitive market.

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