Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Firm

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a firm in a perfectly competitive market?

• A)The firm cannot make a profit in the short run because it is too small a part of the total market.
• B)The firm can make a profit in the long run but not in the short run.
• C)The firm can sell as much as it wants without having to lower its price.
• D)The firm must lower its price in order to increase quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Velocity

In economics, the rate at which money circulates in the economy, typically measured as the ratio of gross national product to the total supply of money.

Money Supply

The sum total of available financial assets in an economy at a particular time slot.

Price Level

A general measure of the cost of goods and services within an economy or specific market at a given time.

Real GDP

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a year, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the real purchasing power.