EBK MICROECONOMICS
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134458496
Author: List
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 14, Problem 4P
(a)
To determine
The equilibrium output produced by a firm.
(b)
To determine
The equilibrium price.
(c)
To determine
If the firm earns a
(d)
To determine
If exit or entry will occur in the industry.
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