A Monopolistic Competitive Firm Is Inefficient Because the Firm

question 55

Multiple Choice

A monopolistic competitive firm is inefficient because the firm:

• A) is not maximizing its profit.
• B) is producing at an output where average total cost is not minimum.
• C) earns positive economic profit in the long run.
• D) none of the above.

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