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question 173

Multiple Choice

Figure 10.15 Figure 10.15 illustrates a monopolistically competitive firm.
-Refer to Figure 10.15.It is possible to lower the average cost of production by expanding output beyond Q₀ to Q₁.Why wouldn't a firm expand its output to Q₁?

• A)The firm wants to maximise accounting profit rather than economic profit.
• B)The firm would suffer an economic loss at Q₁ while it would break even at Q₀.
• C)The firm's marginal revenue would be negative at Q₁.
• D)Demand is not sufficient for consumers to buy Q₁.

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