Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Monopoly in the Long

question 496

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of monopoly in the long run?

• A) The firm makes zero economic profit.
• B) The firm can make an economic profit.
• C) Price equals marginal cost.
• D) Price equals marginal revenue.

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Definitions:

Shift

In economics, a movement or change in the position of a supply or demand curve in response to external factors.

MC, AVC, ATC Curves

Graphical representations in economics of the marginal cost, average variable cost, and average total cost, respectively, which firms use for production and pricing decisions.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that businesses obtain due to the scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale.

Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve

A curve that shows the lowest average cost at which a firm can produce any given level of output in the long run, when all inputs are variable.