If a Perfectly Competitive Firm Produces an Output Level Where

question 86

Multiple Choice

If a perfectly competitive firm produces an output level where price is greater than marginal costs,then the firm should:

• A)pay more to its variable factors of production.
• B)reduce output to earn greater profits or smaller losses.
• C)expand output to earn greater profits or smaller losses.
• D)leave its output decision unchanged.

Analyze the inefficiencies associated with monopolies, including lack of incentive to cut costs and innovate.

Understand the effects of monopolistic practices on market equilibrium, consumer surplus, and deadweight loss.

Identify the components and consequences of deadweight loss in monopoly pricing.

Understand the concept and implications of perfect price discrimination by monopolists.

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