-Assume the Initial Equilibrium Is at Point D in Figure

question 163

Multiple Choice

-Assume the initial equilibrium is at point D in Figure 9-13.If the market demand curve shifts from D₁ to D₂,and this results in entry of new firms in the long-run,the new equilibrium in this increasing-cost industry will be

• A)both C and E
• B)both D and E
• C)at a price less than P₁
• D)at a price higher than P₁
• E)at an output greater than Q₁

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