In the Long Run in a Perfectly Competitive Industry

question 179

Multiple Choice

In the long run in a perfectly competitive industry

• A) opportunity costs are negligible.
• B) economic profits will be zero.
• C) some firms will be experiencing economic losses.
• D) only entrepreneurs will earn more than their opportunity costs.

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Definitions:

Tragedy of the Commons

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Fads

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Fashion

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