Q1. Suppose perfect competition prevails in the market for hotel rooms. The current market equilibrium price of a standard room is RM300 per night. Show that the current market equilibrium is efficient, assuming that both the marginal cost incurred by sellers and the marginal benefit perceived by buyers reflect all costs and benefits associated with production and use of hotel rooms. Draw a graph to illustrate your answer.

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Q1. Suppose perfect competition prevails in the market for hotel rooms. The current market equilibrium price of a standard room is RM300 per night.

  1. Show that the current market equilibrium is efficient, assuming that both the marginal cost incurred by sellers and the marginal benefit perceived by buyers reflect all costs and benefits associated with production and use of hotel rooms. Draw a graph to illustrate your answer.
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