Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Competitive Firm Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a competitive firm is true?

• A)Since demand is downward sloping, if a firm increases its level of output, the firm will have to charge a lower price to sell the additional output.
• B)If a firm raises its price, the firm may be able to increase its total revenue even though it will sell fewer units.
• C)By lowering its price below the market price, the firm will benefit from being able to sell more units at the lower price than it could have sold by charging the market price.
• D)For all firms, average revenue equals the price of the good.

Evaluate the effects of changes in supply and demand on market equilibrium, including shifts in demand and supply curves.

Understand how price ceilings affect housing markets and the supply of housing.

Recognize the implications of surplus and shortage on market conditions and how they adjust to reach equilibrium.

Explain the concepts of usury laws and their impact on interest rates.

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