Deadweight loss:

A. occurs in markets that are efficient.
B. occurs when markets are in equilibrium.
C. is the loss in surplus from a market not in equilibrium.
D. is additional surplus from an additional market transaction.


C. is the loss in surplus from a market not in equilibrium.

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