Suppose a Typical Firm in a Competitive Industry Has the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose a typical firm in a competitive industry has the following data in the short run: price = $5000; output = 1 million units; ATC = $5300; AVC = $4750.What will likely happen in the long run?

• A)In the long run the industry will expand because firms are earning economic profits.
• B)In the long run the industry will contract because firms are suffering losses.
• C)The size of the industry will remain the same in the long run.
• D)Consumers will avoid this industry because firms are suffering losses.
• E)There is not enough information to formulate an answer.

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Definitions:

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, which are a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board for global use.

U.S.GAAP

Refers to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, which are a set of rules and standards used for accounting and financial reporting.

Revenue Recognition

Accounting principle determining when and how revenue is recognized and recorded, ensuring it reflects the actual earnings process.

Big Bath Charges

Large and unusual charges taken all at once to clean up a company's balance sheet by removing expected future losses.