In the Short Run, the Price Charged by a Monopolistically

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the short run, the price charged by a monopolistically competitive firm attempting to maximize profits

• A) must be less than ATC.
• B) must be more than ATC.
• C) may be either equal to ATC, less than ATC, or more than ATC.
• D) must be equal to ATC.

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