In order to maximize surplus in a market, which of the following must be true? All costs and benefits to society are internalized. All goods are common resources. Quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded. Marginal private benefit equals marginal private cost.

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In order to maximize surplus in a market, which of the following must
be true?

All costs and benefits to society are internalized.

All goods are common resources.

Quantity supplied is greater than quantity demanded.

Marginal private benefit equals marginal private cost.

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