Under Perfect Competition, the Efficient Level of Output Is Produced

question 101

Multiple Choice

Under perfect competition, the efficient level of output is produced because

• A) government regulates the output level that must be produced.
• B) firms earn only a normal profit in the long run.
• C) firms can earn an economic profit in the long run.
• D) price equals marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Cumulative Feature

A characteristic of preferred stock that allows for the accumulation of unpaid dividends which must be paid out before any dividends are given to common stockholders.

Preferred Stock

A type of equity security that typically offers fixed dividends and has priority over common stock in asset liquidation.

Unpaid Dividends

Dividends declared by a company's board of directors that have not yet been paid out to shareholders.

Dividend Yield

An indicator demonstrating the yearly dividends paid by a company compared to its stock price.