In the Long Run in Monopolistic Competition, a Firm Will

question 86

Multiple Choice

In the long run in monopolistic competition, a firm will not produce the output level that minimizes average cost because

• A)that output level is less than the profit-maximizing one
• B)at that output level, MC is greater than MR
• C)at that output level, P is greater than MR
• D)demand is horizontal
• E)that would leave the firm with excess capacity

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