________ Increases Economic Efficiency Because It Forces Firms to Produce

question 83

Multiple Choice

________ increases economic efficiency because it forces firms to produce and sell goods and services as long as the additional benefit to consumers is greater than the additional cost of production.

• A)Competition
• B)Voluntary exchange
• C)Equity
• D)A centrally planned economy

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Definitions:

Monthly Payments

Regular payments made each month, often in the context of repaying a loan or lease.

Lump Sum

A one-time payment made at a specific moment, rather than multiple smaller payments spread over time.

Savings Options

Various financial vehicles available for setting aside money, such as savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and money market funds, with the aim of earning a return.