An Efficient Level of Government Expenditures Is That Level Where

question 80

Multiple Choice

An efficient level of government expenditures is that level where

• A)Total costs are minimized
• B)Total benefits are maximized
• C)Marginal benefits are equal to marginal costs
• D)Marginal benefits are greater than marginal costs
• E)Marginal benefits are less than marginal costs

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