Suppose That Betty's Beads Is a Typical Firm Operating in a Perfectly

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Multiple Choice

Suppose that Betty's Beads is a typical firm operating in a perfectly competitive market. Currently Betty's MR = $25, MC = $23, ATC = $20, and AVC = $16. Based on this information, we can conclude that

• A)Betty's is in long-run equilibrium.
• B)Betty's experience will encourage new firms to enter the market.
• C)Betty's experience will encourage some existing firms in this market to leave.
• D)Betty's experience will discourage firms from entering the market.

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