As Existing Firms Exit an Increasing-Cost Industry

question 10

Multiple Choice

As existing firms exit an increasing-cost industry

• A) the LRAC curve shifts down.
• B) the LRAC curve shifts up.
• C) the position of the LRAC curve doesn't change, but firms move down their LRAC curve.
• D) the position of the LRAC curve doesn't change, but firms move up their LRAC curve.

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Definitions:

Restraints Of Trade

Legal restrictions placed on business practices that can limit competition or manipulate markets.

Economic Competition

The rivalry among businesses to attract customers and achieve a higher market share, driving innovation and efficiency.

Resale Price Maintenance

A practice where a manufacturer or wholesaler controls the retail price at which products are sold by retailers, often to maintain brand image or prevent price wars.

Anticompetitive Effects

Refer to actions or outcomes that reduce competition in a market, leading to less consumer choice and possibly higher prices.