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A firm produces an output level at which price is greater than marginal cost. Explain why this is inefficient.


Definitions:

Price Elasticity

An index that measures the reaction of how much a good is wanted to a price adjustment of that good.

Midpoint Formula

A mathematical formula used to calculate the average or midpoint between two values on a line segment.

Total Revenue

The total receipts from sales of goods and services to customers; it is the unit price times the quantity of goods or services sold.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level.

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