Exploring Economics
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Chapter 12, Problem 17P
To determine
(a)
To explain:
Whether the firms will exit the industry if there is zero economic profit or not.
To determine
(b)
To explain:
Whether a firm can increase profit without minimizing costs.
To determine
(c)
To explain:
Whether the profit maximizing firm must minimize its cost.
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