Is a Monopolistically Competitive Firm Allocatively Efficient

question 216

Multiple Choice

Is a monopolistically competitive firm allocatively efficient?

• A)No, because it does not produce at minimum average total cost.
• B)Yes, because it produces where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.
• C)No, because price is greater than marginal cost.
• D)Yes, because price equals average total cost.

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Definitions:

Internal Rate

An internal rate of return (IRR) is a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Independent Project

A project undertaken by an entity or individual that operates independently of other concurrent initiatives, not impacting or influenced by them.

Profitability Index

A financial metric used to determine the desirability of an investment, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.

Crossover Rate

The rate at which two projects have the same net present value, used in capital budgeting to compare projects.