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Question 1

In long-run equilibrium for a perfectly competitive industry, firms earn ________ economic profits and produce ________.


◦ zero; efficiently
◦ zero; inefficiently
◦ positive; efficiently
◦ positive; inefficiently

Question 2

Assume the market for beef is perfectly competitive. Beef producers are currently earning a zero economic profit. If consumers switch from beef to chicken, which of the following is most likely to occur?


◦ Beef producers will now incur economic losses in both the short run and the long run.
◦ Beef producers will incur economic losses in the short run. Some producers will exit the industry until those remaining are earning a zero economic profit.
◦ Beef producers will incur economic losses in the short run. Some producers will exit the industry until those remaining are earning an economic profit.
◦ Beef producers will now earn economic profits in the short run, and there will be no additional adjustments in the long run.


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Marked as best answer by aabwk4 on Apr 19, 2019

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Reply 2 on: Apr 19, 2019
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