Roots Wholefoods sells fruit and vegetables in a perfectly competitive market. Which of these statements about the decisions which it faces is true? a) Its downward sloping demand curve ensures that it can make economic profits. b) Its constant returns to scale in production ensures that it faces constant marginal costs. c) It does not have to worry about the entry of other firms, ensuring that its profits can last for a long time. d) In the long run, it expects to make zero economic (or supernormal) profits.
Roots Wholefoods sells fruit and vegetables in a perfectly competitive market. Which of these statements about the decisions which it faces is true? a) Its downward sloping demand curve ensures that it can make economic profits. b) Its constant returns to scale in production ensures that it faces constant marginal costs. c) It does not have to worry about the entry of other firms, ensuring that its profits can last for a long time. d) In the long run, it expects to make zero economic (or supernormal) profits.
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Hello, i have some multiple choice questions
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Roots Wholefoods sells fruit and vegetables in a
perfectly competitive market. Which of these statements about the decisions which it faces is true?-
a) Its downward sloping demand curve ensures that it can make economic profits.
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b) Its constant returns to scale in production ensures that it faces constant marginal costs.
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c) It does not have to worry about the entry of other firms, ensuring that its profits can last for a long time.
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d) In the long run, it expects to make zero economic (or supernormal) profits.
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