Excess Capacity Is a Problem in Monopolistic Competition Because,if There

question 226

Multiple Choice

Excess capacity is a problem in monopolistic competition because,if there were fewer firms in the industry:

• A)there would be more choices for consumers.
• B)average total costs would be higher and profits would be lower.
• C)average total costs would be lower and the prices paid by consumers could be lower.
• D)there would be less need for government regulation.

Appreciate the integration of technical effects from other trades (such as the silk trade) into the art of the period.

Understand the concept of supply and how expectations of future prices influence current supply decisions.

Comprehend the impact of input price changes on the supply curve.

Analyze how technological advances affect supply.

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