If, for the Last Unit of a Good Produced by a Perfectly

question 256

Multiple Choice

If, for the last unit of a good produced by a perfectly competitive firm, MR > MC, then in producing it, the firm

• A)added more to total costs than it added to total revenue.
• B)added more to total revenue than it added to total cost.
• C)is maximizing marginal profit.
• D)has minimized its losses.

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Definitions:

Hypercompetition

An environment characterized by intense and rapid competitive moves, where advantages are quickly eroded.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, leading to limited competition.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller dominating the entire market for a particular good or service.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult for new competitors to enter a market, including high startup costs, regulatory requirements, and established brand loyalty.