Suppose a Competitive Market Is Comprised of Firms That Face

question 232

Multiple Choice

Suppose a competitive market is comprised of firms that face identical cost curves. The firms experience an increase in demand that results in positive profits for the firms. Which of the following events are then most likely to occur? (i)
New firms will enter the market.
(ii)
In the short run, price will rise; in the long run, price will rise further.
(iii)
In the long run, all firms will be producing at their efficient scale.

• A)(i) and (ii) only
• B)(i) and (iii) only
• C)(ii) and (iii) only
• D)(i), (ii) and (iii)

Understand different compensation structures and their impact on employee performance.

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Analyze the effects of occupational licensing and institutional barriers on employment and wages.

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Definitions:

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thus having an ownership stake in the business.

Private Corporation

A corporation owned by a small group of people and its shares are not traded publicly but are held privately.

Public Markets

Public markets are venues where securities, commodities, and other financial instruments are traded between investors openly and regulated by financial authorities.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.