Which of the Following Best Describes the Idea of Excess

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the idea of excess capacity in monopolistic competition?

• A)Firms produce more output than is socially desirable.
• B)The output produced by a typical firm is less than what would occur at the minimum point on its ATC curve.
• C)Due to product differentiation, firms choose output levels where price equals average total cost.
• D)Firms keep some surplus output on hand in case there is a shift in the demand for their product.

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Definitions:

Vendor-managed Inventory

A supply chain initiative where the supplier is responsible for managing and replenishing inventory based on agreed levels at the customer's location.

Vertical Integration

The strategy of extending a company's operations within its value chain, either backwards into producing raw materials or forward into distribution and sales.

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