Suppose a Firm Operates in the Short Run at a Price

question 208

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm operates in the short run at a price above its average total cost of production. In the long run the firm should expect

• A)new firms to enter the market.
• B)the market price to fall.
• C)its profits to fall.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Market Value

The present cost at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale in the market.

Bond Exchange

The process of trading bonds in the financial markets or swapping one bond for another to achieve better investment goals.

Carrying Cost

The total cost associated with holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, depreciation, and opportunity costs, among others.

Setup Cost

The expenses incurred in preparing equipment or processes for manufacturing an order or batch of products.