Suppose There Are 100 Firms Each with a Short Run

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are 100 firms each with a short run total cost of STC = q² + q + 10,so that marginal cost is MC = 2q +1.If market demand is given by Q_D = 1050 - 50P,how much will the individual firm produce?

• A)3
• B)4
• C)5
• D)6

Understand the characteristics and equilibrium conditions of monopolistically competitive firms.

Differentiate between short-run and long-run equilibria in monopolistic competition.

Identify factors influencing firms' entry and exit in monopolistically competitive markets.

Analyze the impact of demand and cost changes on monopolistically competitive firms' pricing and output decisions.

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Definitions:

Indifference Curve

A graph representing combinations of two goods that give the consumer equal satisfaction and utility, illustrating preferences.

Price Decrease

A reduction in the cost of a good or service, which can influence consumer demand and economic dynamics.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations of different bundles of goods that provide the same level of utility or satisfaction to a consumer.

Optimal Consumption

A situation in consumer behavior where the combination of goods and services purchased maximizes utility for the consumer, given their budget constraints.