In Perfect Competition, a Change in Fixed Cost

question 147

Multiple Choice

In perfect competition, a change in fixed cost:

• A) will have no effect on price in the short run.
• B) will have no effect on output in the short run.
• C) will induce entry or exit in the long run so that price will change enough to leave firms earning zero profits.
• D) is described by all of the above.

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Recognize the importance of interpersonal skills and the ability to perceive others' emotional states in preventing loneliness.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Supply

The total supply of goods and services that firms in a national economy plan on selling during a specific time period.

Price Level

The average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services produced in the economy, affecting purchasing power and inflation.

Real GDP

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in a specific period, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual productivity of an economy.

Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the total quantity of goods and services that producers in an economy are willing and able to supply at different price levels.