When Profit-Maximizing Firms in Competitive Markets Are Earning Profits

question 166

Multiple Choice

When profit-maximizing firms in competitive markets are earning profits,

• A)market demand must exceed market supply at the market equilibrium price.
• B)market supply must exceed market demand at the market equilibrium price.
• C)new firms will enter the market.
• D)the most inefficient firms will be encouraged to leave the market.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The net earnings of a company following the deduction of all costs, such as taxes and operational expenses, from its total income.

Limited Life

A feature of certain business entities where the business has a defined end date or event upon which it will dissolve.

Unlimited Liability

A legal obligation where a business owner or partner is personally responsible for all of the debts of the business.

Mutual Agency

A business principle where each partner in a partnership can act on behalf of the partnership, binding it contractually.