For allocative efficiency to hold

A) price must equal marginal revenue of the last unit sold.
B) price must equal the marginal cost of the last unit produced.
C) the average variable cost must be minimized in production.
D) the average total cost must be minimized in production.


Answer: B

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Which location would have the highest net primary productivity?

A. CHILE B. CHINA C. COLOMBIA D. COMOROS

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Refer to the information provided in Figure 2.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 2.4According to Figure 2.4, Point E necessarily represents

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