________ is a situation in which a good or service is produced at the lowest possible cost

A) Allocative efficiency
B) Productive efficiency
C) Equity
D) Optimal marginalism


Answer: B

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a. Given fixed prices, interest rates adjust so that a good costs the same across two countries b. Given fixed exchange rates, prices adjust such that a good costs the same across two countries c. All of the above d. None of the above

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A company that continues to have strong profit performance during an economic downturn when many other companies are suffering losses or failing should see:

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A) the price is below the market clearing price. B) quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied. C) an excess quantity demanded exists. D) none of the above.

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