Industry X,which Is Perfectly Competitive,is in Long-Run Equilibrium

question 17

Multiple Choice

Industry X,which is perfectly competitive,is in long-run equilibrium.Assume a new law is passed that requires employers in industry X to provide health insurance to previously uninsured employees.As a result of this new requirement we would expect to observe:

• A)a decrease in price and an increase in total output in industry X.
• B)a decrease in price and total output in industry X.
• C)an increase in price and a decrease in total output in industry X.
• D)an increase in price and total output in industry X.

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