If Price = Marginal Cost at the Output Produced by a Perfectly

question 32

Multiple Choice

If price = marginal cost at the output produced by a perfectly competitive firm and the firm is earning an economic profit, then

• A)marginal revenue is less than price.
• B)average total cost is at a minimum.
• C)total revenue equals total cost.
• D)price exceeds average total cost.

Analyze how resource dependence theory explains organizational behavior.

Understand the distinction between open and closed systems in organizations.

Recognize different types of market and organizational failures.

Understand the role of organizational culture in achieving excellent results.

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Definitions:

Perpetuity

A financial instrument that provides endless payments of a fixed amount of money, often used to model the value of stable companies.

Semi-annually

Occurring twice a year, or every six months.

Compounded

The method of calculating interest where the accumulated interest is added back to the principal sum, so that interest in the next period is then earned on the principal plus previously accumulated interest.

Principal

The original amount of money invested or loaned, before interest.