An outcome is socially optimal if it:

A. is determined by the government.
B. maximizes total economic surplus.
C. leaves no unexploited opportunities for individuals.
D. is an equilibrium outcome.


Answer: B

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The table shows items and figures taken from a consolidated balance sheet of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks. All figures are in billions of dollars. In this balance sheet, the assets would be items 5 and

A. 4 and 6.
B. 2 and 3.
C. 1 and 2.
D. 3 and 4.

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