In the Long Run, What Happens to the Demand Curve

question 88

Multiple Choice

In the long run, what happens to the demand curve facing a monopolistically competitive firm that is earning short-run profits?

• A)The demand curve will shift to the left and became more elastic.
• B)The demand curve will shift to the left and became less elastic.
• C)The demand curve will shift to the right and became more elastic.
• D)The demand curve will shift to the right and became less elastic.

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