Question 28 When economic profit is positive in a perfectly competitive industry, market a. supply will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise. b. supply will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to fall. c. supply will decrease in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to fall. d. demand will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise. e. supply will decrease in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise.

Question 28 When economic profit is positive in a perfectly competitive industry, market a. supply will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise. b. supply will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to fall. c. supply will decrease in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to fall. d. demand will increase in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise. e. supply will decrease in the long run causing firm marginal revenue to rise.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter13: Firms In Competitive Markets

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