c. Sketch a graph showing long run equilibrium in monopolistic competition.

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2. Complete the table below.
Marginal
Revenue
Quantity
Price
Total
Total Cost
Profit
Marginal
Cost
Revenue
100
3,000
2,600
2,200
1,800
1,400
80
20
1600
80
70
200
20
600
2400
2400
60
40
40
40
60
20
200
20
80
1600
-40
20
-1000
100
-80
20
-3000
a. Calculate the profit-maximizing output, price, and profit.
Since the marginal revenue is just exceeds the marginal cost at the output level 40 units, the profit maximizing output is 40, units, profit maximizing price is
60 and the maximum profit is $600.
b. Will other firms enter this market and compete with this firm?
Since there is a profit in the current market situation, the firm can enter in to the market.
c. Sketch a graph showing long run equilibrium in monopolistic competition.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Complete the table below. Marginal Revenue Quantity Price Total Total Cost Profit Marginal Cost Revenue 100 3,000 2,600 2,200 1,800 1,400 80 20 1600 80 70 200 20 600 2400 2400 60 40 40 40 60 20 200 20 80 1600 -40 20 -1000 100 -80 20 -3000 a. Calculate the profit-maximizing output, price, and profit. Since the marginal revenue is just exceeds the marginal cost at the output level 40 units, the profit maximizing output is 40, units, profit maximizing price is 60 and the maximum profit is $600. b. Will other firms enter this market and compete with this firm? Since there is a profit in the current market situation, the firm can enter in to the market. c. Sketch a graph showing long run equilibrium in monopolistic competition.
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