Which of the Following Is Characteristic of a Perfectly Competitive

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of a perfectly competitive market?

• A)A small number of firms.
• B)Exit of small firms when profits are high for large firms.
• C)Zero economic profit in the long run.
• D)Marginal revenue lower than price for each firm.

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Definitions:

Internalized Mental Actions

involves the process where external activities are transformed into internal, cognitive operations, allowing for abstract thinking and problem solving.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and a lack of logical operations.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention.