If the Competitive Equilibrium Does Not Lead to the Efficiency-Maximizing

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the competitive equilibrium does not lead to the efficiency-maximizing outcome,then government intervention:

• A) will increase efficiency.
• B) will reduce efficiency.
• C) may increase or decrease efficiency.
• D) will not affect efficiency.

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