In the Long-Run Equilibrium of a Market with Free Entry

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the long-run equilibrium of a market with free entry and exit, marginal firms are operating

• A)at the point where average variable cost equals marginal cost.
• B)at the minimum point on their marginal cost curves.
• C)at their efficient scale.
• D)where accounting profit is zero.

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings from a company's core business operations, excluding expenses and revenues from non-operational activities like investment income.

Absorption Costing

A costing method that includes all manufacturing costs—direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead—in the cost of a product.

Manufacturing Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of manufactured goods and the direct costs associated with producing them.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and generate profit.