Asked by
Merly Dávila
on Oct 09, 2024Verified
Allocative efficiency involves determining:
A) which output mix will result in the most rapid rate of economic growth.
B) which production possibilities curve reflects the lowest opportunity costs.
C) the mix of output that will maximize society's satisfaction.
D) the optimal rate of technological progress.
Allocative Efficiency
Achieved when resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the benefits received by society, aligning production with consumer preferences.
Output Mix
The combination or assortment of different products that a firm produces, reflecting the firm's strategy to meet various consumer demands or market segments.
Economic Growth
A growth in an economy's ability to generate goods and services over different time intervals.
- Offer definitions for productive and allocative efficiency, and contrast their unique features.
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Learning Objectives
- Offer definitions for productive and allocative efficiency, and contrast their unique features.