Exhibit 3A-2 Comparison of Market Efficiency and Deadweight Loss
As shown in Exhibit 3A-2, if the market is in equilibrium, then total surplus is represented by:
A. ACBEFD - BEF
B. AEFD + ACBE
C. BEG + EFH
D. CBEFDA + EGH
Answer: B
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