Markets work because they allocate sales to the potential sellers who most value the right to sell a good, as indicated by their ability to produce the good at the lowest cost. This statement illustrates:

A) total surplus.
B) producer surplus.
C) deadweight loss.
D) consumer surplus.


B) producer surplus.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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