There Is a Tendency for Economic Profit in All Competitive

question 22

True/False

There is a tendency for economic profit in all competitive industries to go to zero.

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Definitions:

Effective Interest Rate

The real rate of interest taking into account the effects of compounding over a given period.

Discount

A reduction from the full amount or value of a product or service, usually to entice customers or accelerate sales.

Effective Interest Method

An accounting practice for amortizing a bond discount or premium on the basis of effective interest rate, rather than the straightforward straight-line method.

Discount

A reduction applied to the price of goods or services, or the difference between the nominal value of a financial instrument and its lower market price.