Welfare Economics Explains Which of the Following in the Market

question 5

Multiple Choice

Welfare economics explains which of the following in the market for televisions?

• A)The government sets the price of televisions;firms respond to the price by producing a specific level of output.
• B)The government sets the quantity of televisions;firms respond to the quantity by charging a specific price.
• C)The market equilibrium price for televisions maximizes the total welfare of television buyers and sellers.
• D)The market equilibrium price for televisions maximizes consumer welfare and minimizes producer profit.

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