Perfect competition ________ an efficient outcome because ________

A) achieves; total surplus is maximized
B) achieves; marginal benefit equals marginal cost
C) does not achieve; firms do not get to choose their price
D) does not achieve; firms produce goods with perfect substitutes
E) Both A and B are correct.


E

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