Assume There Is a Decrease in the Market Demand for a Good

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assume there is a decrease in the market demand for a good sold by price-taking firms that are initially producing the profit-maximizing level of output.For the individual firm,this would result in:

• A)a decrease in both price and the profit-maximizing quantity of output.
• B)a decrease in price and increase in the profit-maximizing quantity of output.
• C)an increase in both price and the profit-maximizing quantity of output.
• D)an increase in price and decrease in the profit-maximizing quantity of output.

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Definitions:

Physical Flow

Physical flow pertains to the actual movement and processing of goods and materials through a production system or supply chain, often measured to assess efficiency and effectiveness.

Specific Invoice Method

A method used in accounting to record the cost of goods sold based on the specific cost of individual items.

Large Quantities

Refers to the purchasing or production of goods in bulk amounts, often at a reduced cost per unit.

Low-Cost Goods

Products that are sold at relatively low prices compared to other similar products in the market.