You Own a Lemonade Stand in a Competitive Market,and as Such,you

question 89

Multiple Choice

You own a lemonade stand in a competitive market,and as such,you are a price-taking firm.Which event would MOST likely increase your market power?

• A)The government abolishes the system of patents and copyrights.
• B)A booming economy increases the demand for lemonade and attracts entry into the market.
• C)The average total cost curve for firms in the industry becomes horizontal.
• D)You acquire exclusive rights to harvest lemons from all domestic citrus orchards.

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