A New Production Technique That Reduces Costs for a Price-Taking

question 112

Multiple Choice

A new production technique that reduces costs for a price-taking firm in a competitive market will result in

• A) widespread industry adoption and a lower price to consumers.
• B) industry consolidation.
• C) sustained positive economic profit for the first firms that adopt the technique.
• D) a rightward shift in the demand curve.
• E) entry by new firms.

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