If the Demand Curve Faced by a Firm Is Downward

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Multiple Choice

If the demand curve faced by a firm is downward sloping and the market price of the product is above marginal cost of production,which of the following is correct?

• A)Not enough of the economy's resources are being allocated to producing the good
• B)Too much of the economy's resources are being allocated to producing the good
• C)The firm is in a competitive market
• D)The firm is making profits
• E)The firm is losing money

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