In the Long Run, What Happens to the Demand Curve

question 88

Multiple Choice

In the long run, what happens to the demand curve facing a monopolistically competitive firm that is earning short-run profits?

• A)The demand curve will shift to the left and became more elastic.
• B)The demand curve will shift to the left and became less elastic.
• C)The demand curve will shift to the right and became more elastic.
• D)The demand curve will shift to the right and became less elastic.

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Definitions:

Income

The financial gain or money received by an individual or entity, usually through employment, investment, or business ventures.

Consumer Equilibrium

Consumer Equilibrium is the state at which the allocation of goods and services by a consumer ensures the maximum utility given their budget constraints.

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests individuals seek to achieve the highest satisfaction possible with their available resources.

Consumer Equilibrium

A condition where the allocation of goods and services among consumers in such a way that the utility derived from each is maximized.