Practice mode Market

In which case is the allocation of resources inefficient?

Correct answer D. The marginal cost of production does not equal society's marginal benefit

Explanation

Allocative efficiency requires producing each good up to the point where its marginal social benefit equals its marginal cost. Any gap means welfare could be raised by producing more or less.

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