Even Though the Costs to Consumers May Be Greater Than

question 59

True/False

Even though the costs to consumers may be greater than the benefits to protected industries, the government may still provide protection aimed at saving jobs.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The total revenue of a business minus both explicit and implicit costs.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all firms in a market are making normal profits, with no incentive for entry or exit, indicating a stable market condition.

Competitive Price-searcher Market

A market condition where firms have some power to set prices due to product differentiation, yet must actively seek out the best prices and competition exists.

Zero Economic Profits

A situation in which a firm's total revenues exactly equal its total costs, implying no excess return over the opportunity cost of resources.