In the Long Run with Free Entry and Exit and Identical

question 133

Essay

In the long run with free entry and exit and identical firms, are competitive firms' profits positive, zero, or negative?

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Definitions:

Decimal Place

The position of a number to the right of a decimal point, indicating the precision or fractional part of the number.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership equity held by stockholders.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not expected to be converted to cash in the short term.

Long-term Liabilities

Obligations or debts due beyond one year or the normal operating cycle, including bonds payable, long-term leases, and pension liabilities.