Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Short-run costs

Short-run costs — practice question

When governments choose microeconomic policy, they take account of both efficiency and equity. Which statement about the decisions that follow is correct?

  • AAn economically inefficient outcome is certain to be inequitable.
  • BBoth efficiency and equity decisions are based on positive economic judgements.
  • CEquity can only be achieved when incomes are redistributed equally.
  • DThe creation of an equitable situation may increase economic efficiency.

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