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question 144

Multiple Choice

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-If a competitive firm's short-run average cost curve lies above the price of the product, we can conclude that the firm

• A)is earning a huge profit.
• B)is incurring losses.
• C)is earning zero economic profits.
• D)is earning a normal profit.

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