An efficiency loss (or deadweight loss) declines in size when a unit of output is produced for which:

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


Answer: B

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