If a Competitive Price-Taking Firm Is Operating in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 215

Multiple Choice

If a competitive price-taking firm is operating in long-run equilibrium and market demand suddenly falls, the short-run result will be

• A) greater economic profit.
• B) a normal profit.
• C) lower average total cost.
• D) lower average variable cost.
• E) economic losses.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue gained by employing one more unit of a factor of production.

Resource Inputs

The various resources used in the production of goods and services, such as labor, capital, and materials.

Marginal Revenue Product Curve

A graphical representation showing how the addition of one more unit of resource varies the revenue generated.

Demand For Fast Food

The consumer request for quick-service restaurants offering expedited food services.