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8. A perfectly competitive firm is earning an economic profit. In the short run it should produce where MC = MR. In the long run it should expand production.
9. In the long run the perfectly competitive firm earns zero economic profit. Therefore, in the long run P = ATC and at this point P = MC.
Option D.
10. This you have to answer as per your convience.
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8. A perfectly competitive firm is earning an economic profit. In the short run it should...
In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm is producing where MR-MC. At this output, P>AVC...
In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm is producing where MR-MC. At this output, P>AVC and P>ATC. This firm A) is making positive economic profits B) is making zero economic profits C) is making negative economic profits but should continue to operate D) is making negative economic profits and should shut down.
8. Refer to the graph above depicting a perfectly competitive firm. When maximizing profit, the total...
8. Refer to the graph above depicting a perfectly competitive firm. When maximizing profit, the total profit earned by the firm represented is: A. $220. B. $275. C. $330 D. $605, 26. Refer to the graph above of a monopolistically competitive firm. If the firm maximizes profit, it will earn: A. zero economic profit this year. B. $320,000 economic profit this year. C. 584,000 economic profit this year. D. $56,000 economic profit this year. ATC AVC - 01 02 03...
Use the following graphs for a perfectly competitive market in the short run to answer the...
Use the following graphs for a perfectly competitive market in the short run to answer the next question. P MC ATC D MR Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The firm is generating a loss. The firm should increase production in the short run. The firm is earning a normal profit The firm is making economic profits.
Apple farmers are in a perfectly competitive industry. If the apple market is in a long-run...
Apple farmers are in a perfectly competitive industry. If the apple market is in a long-run equilibrium which of the following must be true? Select one: e a. P > MR = MC = AVC b. P = MR = MC = ATC. O c. P = MR = MC = AVC. d. PMR = MC > ATC
The loss of a perfectly competitive firm which shuts down in the short run: Multiple Choice...
The loss of a perfectly competitive firm which shuts down in the short run: Multiple Choice O is equal to its total variable costs. O O ь is zero. гето. O is equal to its total fixed costs. cannot be determined. Refer to the diagrams, which show the demand and cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm producing output and the demand and supply curve for the industry in which it operates. Which of the following is correct? ATC AVC...
The following graph shows the demand and cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm. The profit-maximizing...
The following graph shows the demand and cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm. The profit-maximizing firm will: MC ATC // AVC Multiple Choice shut down. ο produce with short-run losses. O produce with long-run economic profits. ο produce with short-run economic profits.
1) A perfectly competitive firm faces the following Total revenue, Total cost and Marginal cost functions:...
1) A perfectly competitive firm faces the following Total revenue, Total cost and Marginal cost functions: TR = 10Q TC = 2 + 2Q + Q2 MC = 2 + 2Q At the level of output maximizing profit , the above firm's level of economic profit is A) $0 B) $4 C) $6 D) $8 *Additional information after I did the math: The price this firm charges for its product is $10, the level of output maximizing profit is 4...
20. Which of the following statements is not a characteristic of a perfectly competitive firm? a....
20. Which of the following statements is not a characteristic of a perfectly competitive firm? a. Perfectly competitive firms view each other as fierce rivals. b. Firms are price-takers. c. All firms produce a homogeneous product. d. Perfectly competitive markets allow freedom of entry and exit. 21. Since the firm’s demand curve is perfectly elastic for a price-taking firm, a. P = MR. b. P = MRP. c. P = TR. d. both a and b. e. both a and...
8. In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm will shut down if it is producing...
8. In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm will shut down if it is producing a level of output where marginal revenue is equal to short-run marginal cost and price is A. Greater than average total cost. B. Less than average total cost. C. Greater than average variable cost. D. Less than average variable cost E. None of the above 10. Given your answer to Question 8, what can you say about Hanna's firm: A. It should continue operating...
Question 2: Consider a firm in a perfectly competitive market that should produce a positive quantity...
Question 2: Consider a firm in a perfectly competitive market that should produce a positive quantity in the short-run, but is still earning a loss. A.) Draw the cost curves (ATC, AVC, MC, MR) for the firm. Clearly label the quantity this firm would produce. Label the loss the firm would incur. B.) Briefly explain why the MR looks the way it does and why you placed it where you did on your diagram. (How do we determine MR for...
In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm is producing where MR-MC. At this output, P>AVC and P>ATC. This firm A) is making positive economic profits B) is making zero economic profits C) is making negative economic profits but should continue to operate D) is making negative economic profits and should shut down.
8. Refer to the graph above depicting a perfectly competitive firm. When maximizing profit, the total profit earned by the firm represented is: A. $220. B. $275. C. $330 D. $605, 26. Refer to the graph above of a monopolistically competitive firm. If the firm maximizes profit, it will earn: A. zero economic profit this year. B. $320,000 economic profit this year. C. 584,000 economic profit this year. D. $56,000 economic profit this year. ATC AVC - 01 02 03...
Use the following graphs for a perfectly competitive market in the short run to answer the next question. P MC ATC D MR Which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice The firm is generating a loss. The firm should increase production in the short run. The firm is earning a normal profit The firm is making economic profits.
Apple farmers are in a perfectly competitive industry. If the apple market is in a long-run equilibrium which of the following must be true? Select one: e a. P > MR = MC = AVC b. P = MR = MC = ATC. O c. P = MR = MC = AVC. d. PMR = MC > ATC
The loss of a perfectly competitive firm which shuts down in the short run: Multiple Choice O is equal to its total variable costs. O O ь is zero. гето. O is equal to its total fixed costs. cannot be determined. Refer to the diagrams, which show the demand and cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm producing output and the demand and supply curve for the industry in which it operates. Which of the following is correct? ATC AVC...
The following graph shows the demand and cost curves for a perfectly competitive firm. The profit-maximizing firm will: MC ATC // AVC Multiple Choice shut down. ο produce with short-run losses. O produce with long-run economic profits. ο produce with short-run economic profits.
8. In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm will shut down if it is producing a level of output where marginal revenue is equal to short-run marginal cost and price is A. Greater than average total cost. B. Less than average total cost. C. Greater than average variable cost. D. Less than average variable cost E. None of the above 10. Given your answer to Question 8, what can you say about Hanna's firm: A. It should continue operating...
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