Suppose the Equilibrium Price in a Perfectly Competitive Industry Is

question 175

Multiple Choice

Suppose the equilibrium price in a perfectly competitive industry is $15 and a firm in the industry charges $21.Which of the following will happen?

• A)The firm's profits will increase.
• B)The firm's revenue will increase.
• C)The firm will not sell any output.
• D)The firm will sell more output than its competitors.

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Definitions:

Imports

Goods and services bought by residents of a country from other countries.

Opportunity Costs

The loss incurred by not opting for the alternative that stands as the next best choice during decision-making.

Specialization

The process of focusing resources on a limited range of goods or services to gain efficiency or quality advantages.

Comparative Advantage

The capability of an entity to generate a specific product or offer a service with lesser marginal and opportunity costs compared to others.