The overallocation of resources by society to a product means that the:

A. workers are not being paid adequate wages and salaries.
B. marginal benefit is greater than the marginal cost.
C. entrepreneurs are making too much profit in the economy.
D. marginal cost is greater than the marginal benefit.


Answer: D

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