A New Technology Is Developed for Producing Microwave Ovens That

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Multiple Choice

A new technology is developed for producing microwave ovens that reduces production costs by 10%. Which of the following is the most likely consequence of this technological change?

• A) Firms will continue to operate efficiently as long as no firm adopts this new technology.
• B) Firms must adopt this new technology to remain efficient.
• C) This new technology will not affect efficiency, but it will change the equilibrium price and quantity for this industry.
• D) If firms do not adopt this new technology, then the economy will remain in general equilibrium, because firms will not change their price and output decisions.

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