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danielfitts88

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Question 1

If ________, then a profit-maximizing, monopolistically competitive firm earns positive economic profits.


P > 
ATC
P < 
ATC
P = 
ATC
◦ All of these are possible.

Question 2

A monopolistically competitive firm that is incurring a loss will ________ as long as its revenue covers variable costs.


◦ produce in the long run
◦ shut down in the short run
◦ earn a profit in the long run
◦ produce in the short run


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Answer 1

P > 
ATC

Answer 2

produce in the short run



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