For suppliers to sell more than the equilibrium quantity, it would mean that:
A) it costs suppliers less to produce the good than its value to buyers.
B) it costs suppliers more to produce the good than its value to buyers.
C) the gains from trade increase.
D) suppliers gain from trade while buyers are unaffected.

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If suppliers sell more than the equilibrium quantity, it indicates that the cost of producing the additional units is higher than the value buyers place on them, leading to inefficiency and potential losses.

For Suppliers to Sell More Than the Equilibrium Quantity, It