Which of the Following Is True for BOTH Monopoly and a Perfectly

question 458

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true for BOTH monopoly and a perfectly competitive firm?

• A) The demand for the individual firm's product is perfectly elastic.
• B) Economic profits can be sustained indefinitely over time.
• C) The marginal revenue curve is horizontal at the market equilibrium price.
• D) Profits are maximized by producing at the level of output where marginal revenue is equal to marginal cost.

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