If Equilibrium Is Achieved in a Competitive Market

question 2

Multiple Choice

If equilibrium is achieved in a competitive market

• A)there is no deadweight loss.
• B)the deadweight loss will be maximized.
• C)the deadweight loss will equal the sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus.
• D)the deadweight loss will be the same as the opportunity cost of the last unit of output sold.

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Definitions:

Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a business, industry, or economy within a specific period.

Peak Efficiency

The state in which an entity or system is operating at its maximum potential and efficiency, without waste of resources.

Average Total Cost

This refers to the total cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the number of units produced.

Marginal Cost

The rise in expense incurred from manufacturing an extra unit of a product or service.