When Does Excess Capacity in an Industry Occur

question 83

Multiple Choice

When does excess capacity in an industry occur?

• A) when quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded
• B) when quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied
• C) when economic profits are negative
• D) when production occurs to the left of minimum average total cost

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