Which of the following is most accurate?
A. In all cases, competitive markets yield more consumer surplus than would be enjoyed in a monopoly market with the same cost structure.
B. In all cases, competitive markets yield less consumer surplus than would be enjoyed in a monopoly market with the same cost structure.
C. In some cases, competitive markets can yield less consumer surplus than would be enjoyed in a monopoly market with the same cost structure.
D. In all cases, competitive markets yield the same consumer surplus that would be enjoyed in a monopoly market with the same cost structure.
Answer: A
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