An Increase in Fixed Cost Will, in the Short Run

question 78

Multiple Choice

An increase in fixed cost will, in the short run, alter the industry's output of

• A)both a monopolist and a competitive industry.
• B)only a monopolist.
• C)only a competitive industry.
• D)neither a monopolist nor a competitive industry.

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