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_________, which is the maximum of total surplus, occurs at the market equilibrium. At the market disequilibrium, there is a ________, which is a loss of total surplus compared to the market equilibrium.
Group of answer choices:
Efficiency: Surplus
Efficiency: DWL
Equity: DWL
Equity: Shortage
Answer - Option B
Efficiency , DWL
The total surplus at the equilibrium is the efficiency of the market . At this level , both , consumer and producer surplus are maximised. They may not be equal , hence equity will not be correct. The loss in surplus in market is called deaweight loss. Hence Option B will be correct.