When Managers of Firms in a Competitive Market Observe Falling

question 54

Multiple Choice

When managers of firms in a competitive market observe falling profits,they are likely to infer that the market is characterized by

• A) a violation of conventional market forces.
• B) over-investment.
• C) the entry of new firms.
• D) too few firms in the market.

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