These Are the Cost and Revenue Curves Associated with a Monopolistically

question 101

Multiple Choice

These are the cost and revenue curves associated with a monopolistically competitive firm. According to the graph shown,area B represents:

• A) profits earned in the short run.
• B) consumer surplus.
• C) producer surplus.
• D) deadweight loss.

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