Graph 14-8 -Refer to Graph 14-8. If the Market Starts in Equilibrium

question 37

Multiple Choice

Graph 14-8

-Refer to Graph 14-8. If the market starts in equilibrium at point C in panel (b) , a decrease in demand will ultimately lead to:

• A) more firms in the industry, but lower levels of production for each firm
• B) a new long-run equilibrium at point D in panel (b)
• C) fewer firms in the market
• D) none of the above

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