In Theory, in the Long Run, Monopolistically Competitive Firms Earns

question 20

Multiple Choice

In theory, in the long run, monopolistically competitive firms earns zero profits. However, in reality there are some ways by which a firm can avoid losing profits. Which of the following is one such way?

• A) gradually increase the mark-up on the goods produced
• B) lower the price of its products to expand its market share
• C) identify new markets and develop products precisely for those markets
• D) find a market niche and keep it as narrow as possible so as to prevent other producers from entering this market segment

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Definitions:

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a business, industry, or economy.

Economic Efficiency

A situation where resources are utilized in the most optimal manner, producing the desired output with minimum waste or expense.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.