单选题
Which of the following conditions exists when the economic gain to society is maximized? A. The sum of consumer and producer surpluses for a good or service is maximized. B. The difference between consumer and producer surpluses for a good or service is maximized. C. The price and quantity for a good or service is such that consumer and producer surpluses are equal.
【正确答案】
A
【答案解析】In competitive market, the economic gain to society is maximized when the sum of the consumer and producer surpluses for a good or service is maximized.