In the Long Run, Each Firm in a Competitive Industry

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the long run, each firm in a competitive industry earns

• A)zero accounting profits.
• B)zero economic profits.
• C)positive economic profits.
• D)positive, negative, or zero economic profits.

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Definitions:

Hardwood Forest

Forests predominantly made up of deciduous trees that lose their leaves annually, known for their dense, high-quality wood.

Non-excludable

A property of a good or service that makes it impossible, or highly impractical, to prevent individuals from using the good or service once it is provided.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous in consumption, meaning they can be consumed by everyone and one person's consumption does not reduce the availability for others.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is owned and operated by individuals and companies for profit, as opposed to being owned by the government.