At the free market equilibrium, the efficient level of output is produced because __________.

A) government regulates the output level that must be produced.
B) firms are maximizing profit.
C) willingness to pay is the same for all consumers.
D) total surplus is maximized.


Ans: D) total surplus is maximized.

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