Question 1
Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Refer to Figure 15.5. In the long run in this monopolistically competitive industry
◦ some firms will enter the industry and industry profits will increase.
◦ some firms will leave the industry until the remaining firms break even economically.
◦ all firms will leave the industry.
◦ product supply will increase so prices will go up.
Question 2
Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Refer to Figure 15.5. If the Custom Sweater Shop is monopolistically competitive, what is the maximum level of average variable cost that would lead to the firm continuing to operate at the profit-maximizing level in the short run?
◦ $400
◦ $4600
◦ $5000
◦ The firm would continue to operate regardless of the level of variable costs.