Discuss the Results of Diversification

question 10

Essay

 Discuss the results of diversification.

Identify the conditions under which purely competitive firms make economic profits or losses in the short run and long run.

Evaluate the impact of technological changes, entry and exit of firms, and resource price changes on the industry's supply curve and market equilibrium.

Distinguish between allocative efficiency and productive efficiency in the context of purely competitive markets.

Assess how economic downturns (recessions) impact inferior goods in constant cost industries.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good, important for decision-making in production processes.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal revenue is the additional income generated from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Profit-Maximizing

A method or plan designed to maximize profits from business activities.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, including lease payments, wage bills, and insurance fees.