In a Competitive Industry​

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a competitive industry​

• A)​firms sell more if price is above marginal cost
• B)firms sell more is price is below marginal cost
• C)firms sell less if price is above marginal cost
• D)​none of the above

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Definitions:

Short Sale

A transaction where an investor borrows a security and sells it on the open market, planning to buy it back later at a lower price.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account after a purchase has been made, to continuing holding the position.

Secondary Markets

Markets where investors buy and sell securities or assets from other investors, rather than from issuing companies directly.

Original Issue

The first issuance of a security or financial instrument to the public or to investors.