A price equal to the free market equilibrium price is efficient because the willingness to pay by someone to consume an additional unit ________ the marginal cost to someone for producing that unit.

A. exceeds
B. is less than
C. equals
D. None of these; efficiency is defined in terms of natural resources, not market equilibrium.

Answer: C

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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