A Monopolistically Competitive Firm That Is Profitable in the Short

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Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive firm that is profitable in the short run will face competition that will eventually eliminate the firm's profits in the long run.But the firm can stave off competition and continue to earn economic profits if

• A)it can successfully sue its competitors for copyright infringement.
• B)it can move to another country where there is less competition.
• C)it can lobby the government to establish a price floor for its product.
• D)it can find new ways to differentiate its product.

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

A perpetual inventory system is a method of accounting for inventory that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

Gross Method

An accounting approach to recording purchases at their full invoice amount without deducting any cash discounts offered.

Merchandise Return

The process of a customer returning previously purchased goods to the seller, often due to defects or unsatisfaction, which may result in a refund or replacement.

Gross Method

An accounting method for recording purchases at the total invoice cost without deducting any cash discounts at the time of purchase.