In Perfect Competition, a Firm That Maximizes Its Economic Profit

question 26

Multiple Choice

In perfect competition, a firm that maximizes its economic profit will sell its good at a price that is

• A) below the market price.
• B) at the market price.
• C) above the market price.
• D) below the market price if its supply curve is inelastic and above the market price if its supply curve is elastic.

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