If the Market for Grapefruit Is in Equilibrium Without Any

question 38

Multiple Choice

If the market for grapefruit is in equilibrium without any outside intervention to change the equilibrium price:

• A)total surplus is minimized.
• B)there is some deadweight loss.
• C)a few mutually beneficial trades are missed.
• D)consumer and producer surplus are maximized.

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