Suppose a Typical Firm in a Competitive Industry Has the Following

question 125

Multiple Choice

Suppose a typical firm in a competitive industry has the following data in the short run: price = $5000; output = 100 000 units; ATC = $4600; AVC =$ 4300.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)The typical firm would shut down,until the remaining firms have a higher price.
• E)There is not enough information to formulate an answer.

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Definitions:

Retail Inventory Method

An accounting method used by retailers to estimate inventory value by converting retail prices to cost, often used for financial reporting and determining cost of goods sold.

Selling Prices

The set price at which goods and services are sold to customers, determined by factors such as cost, competition, and demand.

Ending Inventory

The cost of merchandise ready to be sold at the close of an accounting cycle, found by taking the initial inventory, adding purchases, and subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Inventory Valuation

The method used to assign a monetary value to inventory, which affects the cost of goods sold and gross profit.