Tombstones Are Produced in a Monopolistic Competitive Market

question 112

Multiple Choice

Tombstones are produced in a monopolistic competitive market. One producer, Rolling Stones, sells 20 tombstones a week at a price of $500 each. Its average total cost is $600. From this information, we can tell:

• A) new tombstone firms will want to enter.
• B) this producer is losing $2,000 a week.
• C) this producer is making an economic profit of $400.
• D) this producer is setting MR = MC.
• E) this producer should increase production.

Identify the components of holding-period return (HPR) for stocks and bonds.

Understand the impact of changes in supply and demand for loans on interest rates.

Recognize the concepts of risk premium and how it influences investment decisions.

Calculate and interpret holding-period returns on investments.

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