Figure 15-9 -Refer to Figure 15-9. to Maximize Total Surplus, a Benevolent

question 78

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-9
-Refer to Figure 15-9. To maximize total surplus, a benevolent social planner would choose which of the following outcomes?

• A)100 units of output and a price of $20 per unit
• B)150 units of output and a price of $20 per unit
• C)150 units of output and a price of $30 per unit
• D)200 units of output and a price of $20 per unit

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