-Suppose the Cost Curves in the Above Figure Apply to All

question 445

Multiple Choice

-Suppose the cost curves in the above figure apply to all firms in the market. Then, if the initial price is P₁, in the long run the market

• A) demand will increase.
• B) demand will decrease.
• C) supply will increase.
• D) supply will decrease.

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