When a Profit-Maximizing Firm in a Competitive Market Has Zero

question 372

Multiple Choice

When a profit-maximizing firm in a competitive market has zero economic profit, accounting profit

• A)is negative.
• B)is at least zero.
• C)is also zero.
• D)could be positive, negative or zero.

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Definitions:

Total Debt to Total Assets Ratio

A financial metric that compares the total liabilities of a company to its total assets to assess leverage.

Creditor's Point of View

The perspective of an individual or institution that has lent money or provided goods or services to a debtor, focusing on the recovery of their credits.

Obligations

Legal or financial duties or commitments that an entity is required to fulfill, such as paying debts or performing certain actions.

Profitability

The ability of a company to generate earnings as compared to its expenses and other relevant costs.