If Firms in a Competitive Market Are Not Identical,then an Increase

question 10

Multiple Choice

If firms in a competitive market are not identical,then an increase in cost will

• A) shift marginal cost to the right.
• B) push the most inefficient firms out of the market.
• C) push the most efficient firms out of the market.
• D) Need more information.

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