Which of the below changes in demand in the long-run would lead to entry in the perfectly competitive market for wheat? a. a decrease in the number of buyers b. a decrease in buyers' expected price of wheat c. an increase in income (wheat is a normal good) d. both a) and b) would lead to long-run entry in perfect competition

Which of the below changes in demand in the long-run would lead to entry in the perfectly competitive market for wheat? a. a decrease in the number of buyers b. a decrease in buyers' expected price of wheat c. an increase in income (wheat is a normal good) d. both a) and b) would lead to long-run entry in perfect competition

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter26: Monopolistic Competition And Oligopoly

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5E

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