The Accompanying Graph Shows the Long-Run Supply and Demand Curves

question 72

Multiple Choice

The accompanying graph shows the long-run supply and demand curves in a purely competitive market. We know that when this market reaches equilibrium, the marginal

• A)cost equals marginal benefit.
• B)benefit exceeds marginal cost.
• C)cost exceeds marginal benefit.
• D)cost equals zero.

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