The Graph Shown Displays the Cost and Revenue Curves Associated

question 82

Multiple Choice

The graph shown displays the cost and revenue curves associated with a monopolistically competitive firm. If the firm is producing Q1 and charging P3, this graph likely shows the firm's cost and revenue curves in the:

• A)long run, and economic profits are zero.
• B)short run, and accounting profits are negative.
• C)long run, and accounting profits are zero.
• D)short run, and economic profits are positive.

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