Explain the Similarities and Differences Between the Long-Run Equilibrium for a Perfectly

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Essay

Explain the similarities and differences between the long-run equilibrium for a perfectly competitive firm and a monopolistically competitive firm.Illustrate your answer with a graph demonstrating the long-run equilibrium for the two types of firms.

Recognize different costing methods: variable, full, and absorption costing.

Identify the costs included and excluded in the inventory carrying cost.

Analyze the advantages of using perpetual inventory systems in specific business settings.

Estimate inventory holding gains or losses under FIFO earnings numbers.

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