The figure above shows that monopoly is ________ because it produces a level of output at which ________

A) inefficient; marginal benefit equals marginal cost
B) efficient; marginal benefit equals marginal cost
C) efficient; marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost
D) inefficient; marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost
E) efficient; producer surplus is maximized


D

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