When Firms Are Neither Entering nor Exiting a Perfectly Competitive

question 429

Multiple Choice

When firms are neither entering nor exiting a perfectly competitive market,

• A)total revenue must equal total variable cost for each firm.
• B)economic profits must be zero.
• C)price must equal average variable cost for each firm.
• D)Both a and c are correct.

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Legislative Action

The process by which a legislative body takes official steps to introduce, amend, pass, or reject laws and regulations.

Crowding-Out Effect

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending, often due to higher interest rates.

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Refers to the total expenditure incurred by the government on various goods, services, and projects to fulfill its economic and social objectives.

National Income

The total income earned by a country's people and businesses, including wages, profits, and rent, over a specific period.