Suppose That a Monopolistically Competitive Market Is in Its Long-Run

question 322

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a monopolistically competitive market is in its long-run equilibrium. If the market demand curve shifts to the left due to a recession

• A) the number of firms in the market decreases in the short run.
• B) some firms may earn negative profits in the short run.
• C) firms' average costs of production decreases as they decrease output levels in the short run.
• D) none of the above.

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