Assuming there are no externalities, if a firm is producing at an output level where the benefits to consumers are less than the cost to the suppliers to produce it, then price

A. is less than marginal cost.
B. is greater than marginal cost.
C. is less than marginal revenue.
D. equals marginal cost.


Answer: A

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