A Decrease in the Demand for Fish

question 47

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the demand for fish

• A) decreases the value of the marginal product of fishermen, reduces their wage, and reduces employment in the fishing industry.
• B) increases the value of the marginal product of fishermen, increases their wage, and increases employment in the fishing industry.
• C) decreases the value of the marginal product of fishermen, reduces their wage, and increases employment in the fishing industry.
• D) increases the value of the marginal product of fishermen, increases their wage, and decreases employment in the fishing industry.

Explain the relationship between marginal cost, marginal revenue, average total cost, and the firm's supply decision.

Describe the demand curve faced by perfectly competitive firms and its implications.

Recognize the impacts of market entry and exit on the supply, demand, and pricing in the long run.

Discuss the notion of economic versus accounting profits in the context of perfect competition.

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