If Firms in a Price-Taker Industry Were Forced to Install

question 126

Multiple Choice

If firms in a price-taker industry were forced to install antipollution devices that increased their production costs, we should expect

• A) the cost curves for the firms in this industry to shift downward.
• B) the market price of the product to decrease.
• C) that the firms in the industry would suffer long-run economic losses.
• D) that the firms in the industry would earn normal economic profits in the long run, as the higher production costs were passed along to consumers in the form of higher prices.

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Definitions:

Foul Odour

An unpleasant or offensive smell, often associated with pollution, decay, or chemical substances.

Property Damage

Physical harm or destruction to someone's property.

Environmental Legislation

Laws and regulations aimed at protecting the environment from pollutants and ensuring the conservation of natural resources.

Common Law Limitations

Restrictions and deadlines derived from judicial decisions rather than written laws.