Suppose That 100 Firms Operate in a Perfectly Competitive Industry

question 212

Multiple Choice

Suppose that 100 firms operate in a perfectly competitive industry and each firm has the same technology and cost structure. If each firm maximizes profits by selling 20 units of output at $5.00, then the quantity supplied in the market at $5.00 is

• A) 2,000.
• B) less than 2,000.
• C) greater than 2,000.
• D) zero.

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Definitions:

Malthusian Theory

The hypothesis proposed by Thomas Malthus suggesting that population growth tends to outpace the production of food, potentially leading to starvation, disease, and conflict.

Retail Sales

The total value of goods and services sold to consumers through retail stores, considered an indicator of consumer spending and economic health.

Capital

Financial assets or the financial value of assets, such as cash and buildings, used by a business to generate wealth.

LDCs

Acronym for Less Developed Countries, referring to countries with lower levels of economic development and standard of living.