________ Is Maximised in a Competitive Market When Marginal Benefit

question 184

Multiple Choice

________ is maximised in a competitive market when marginal benefit equals marginal cost.

• A) Deadweight loss
• B) Marginal profit
• C) Economic surplus
• D) Selling price

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