Which of the Following Is Not True of a Monopolistically

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of a monopolistically competitive firm?

• A) The firm will maximize profits by producing where MR = MC.
• B) The firm will not likely earn an economic profit in the long run.
• C) The firm will shut down if price is less than average variable cost.
• D) The firm will produce an efficient quantity where average total cost is minimized.

Appreciate the role of assumptions in economic modeling and the scientific method in economics.

Understand that personal and societal costs and benefits guide human decisions in predictable ways.

Understand the concept of rational decision-making in economics.

Comprehend how changes in personal benefits and costs influence behavior.

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