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jc611

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on: Jul 1, 2018
The main reason(s) firms in a competitive market cannot earn positive profits in the long run is(are)
 a. assets can quickly move in and out of the industry when demand fluctuates
 b. an increase in demand leads to entry of firms which absorb the extra demand
 c. a decrease in demand leads to exit of firms from the market such that there is no surplus
  d. all of the above

Question 2

In a sealed-bid first price auction, if you notice that your competition is stronger, you should
 a. Shade your bid more
 b. Shade your bid less
 c. Bid more aggressively
  d. Both B&C


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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d


jc611

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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