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geodog55

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In the short run, the firm makes zero economic profit when the price is ________ minimum average total cost, makes an economic profit when the price is ________ minimum average total cost, and incurs an economic loss when the price is ________
 
  minimum average total cost. A) equal to; higher than; lower than
  B) equal to; lower than; higher than
  C) higher than; equal to; lower than
  D) lower than; equal to; higher than

Question 2

John and Sally have identical preferences except that Sally's utility is exactly 10 times John's for each basket of goods. If they have the same income and face the same prices
 
  A) Sally will consume 10 times the amount that John consumes.
  B) Sally will receive 1/10 the satisfaction of John.
  C) both will consume the same amount of all goods.
  D) John and Sally will have equal total utility.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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