A Monopolistic Competitive Firm Is Inefficient Because the Firm

question 81

Multiple Choice

A monopolistic competitive firm is inefficient because the firm:

• A) earns positive economic profit in the long run.
• B) is producing at an output corresponding to the condition that marginal cost equals price.
• C) is not maximizing its profit.
• D) produces an output where average total cost is not minimum.

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