Figure 15-15 Figure 15-15 Shows the Cost and Demand Curves for the and Demand

question 251

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-15

Figure 15-15 shows the cost and demand curves for the Erickson Power Company.
-Refer to Figure 15-15.If the government regulates Erickson Power Company so that the firm can earn a normal profit, the price would be set at ________ and the output level is ________.

• A)P₁, Q₄
• B)P₂, Q₃
• C)P₂, Q₂
• D)P₃, Q₂

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