If There Is a Market Outcome in Which the Marginal

question 105

Multiple Choice

If there is a market outcome in which the marginal benefit to consumers of the last unit produced is equal to its marginal cost of production and consumer surplus plus producer surplus is maximised, then

• A)maximum deadweight loss occurs.
• B)economic efficiency is achieved.
• C)profits are maximised.
• D)costs are minimised.

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