If an Allocation of Resources Is Efficient, Then

question 174

Multiple Choice

If an allocation of resources is efficient, then

• A)consumer surplus is maximized.
• B)producer surplus is maximized.
• C)all potential gains from trade among buyers are sellers are being realized.
• D)the allocation achieves equality as well.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual overhead rate incurred and the standard overhead rate that was expected, multiplied by the actual hours worked.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead.

Standard Ounces

A measure used to standardize the weight of precious metals like gold and silver, commonly set at one troy ounce.

Standard Cost

The set cost for producing one unit or multiple units over a certain time frame under standard conditions.