If a society relies on competitive markets to allocate goods, then

A) an equitable distribution is assured.
B) an equitable distribution is certain to not occur.
C) the competitive equilibrium will be Pareto-superior to any other.
D) social welfare as measured by consumer surplus plus producer surplus will equal zero.

C

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