Which of the Following Will Increase a Perfectly Competitive Seller's

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase a perfectly competitive seller's short-run supply and shift the firm's short-run supply curve rightward?

• A) an increase in the market price
• B) a decrease in average fixed costs
• C) a decrease in marginal cost
• D) Both answers A and B are correct.
• E) Both answers A and C are correct.

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