In an Increasing Cost Industry

question 172

Multiple Choice

In an increasing cost industry:

• A) above-normal profits are eliminated for all firms in the long run.
• B) above-normal profits are eliminated for only some firms in the long run.
• C) costs rise as output decreases.
• D) profits rise as output decreases.

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