Explain which type of market structure the market for a bakery operates in. Using appropriate diagram, explain the short run economic loss situation and what will happen in the long run. In your answer you will also need to discuss on mark-up and excess capacity.

Explain which type of market structure the market for a bakery operates in. Using appropriate diagram, explain the short run economic loss situation and what will happen in the long run. In your answer you will also need to discuss on mark-up and excess capacity.

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

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Chapter10: The Firm And The Industry Under Perfect Competition

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