If Firms in a Competitive Market Are Identical, Then the Long-Run

question 53

Multiple Choice

If firms in a competitive market are identical, then the long-run market supply curve will be

• A)horizontal.
• B)upward sloping.
• C)downward sloping.
• D)undetermined.

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