Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 15

question 48

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 15.4
-Refer to Figure 15.4. In the long run in this monopolistically competitive industry,

• A) some firms will leave the industry until the remaining firms earn a normal profit.
• B) firms will leave the industry until each firm earns a positive economic profit.
• C) firms will enter the industry, which will increase the demand for the product.
• D) the government will subsidize the firms to eliminate any losses the firms incur.

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