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question 22

Multiple Choice

Figure 10.8 Figure 10.8 shows cost and demand curves for a monopolistically competitive producer of iced tea.
-Refer to Figure 10.8.Based on the diagram, one can conclude that

• A)some existing firms will exit the market.
• B)new firms will enter the market.
• C)the industry is in long-run equilibrium.
• D)firms achieve productive efficiency.

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