Deadweight loss declines in size when a unit of output is produced for which

A. consumer surplus exceeds producer surplus.
B. marginal cost exceeds marginal benefit.
C. producer surplus exceeds consumer surplus.
D. maximum willingness to pay exceeds minimum acceptable price.


Answer: D

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