When Managers of Firms in a Competitive Market Observe Falling

question 22

Multiple Choice

When managers of firms in a competitive market observe falling profits, they may infer that the market is experiencing

• 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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