Figure 14-14

question 59

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-14
-Refer to Figure 14-14. Assume that the market starts in equilibrium at point W in panel (b) and that panel (a) illustrates the cost curves facing individual firms. Suppose that demand increases from D0 to D1. Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Point W is a long-run equilibrium point.
• B)Points W, Y, and Z are short-run equilibria points.
• C)Point Y is a long-run equilibrium point.
• D)Point Z is a long-run equilibrium point.

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