Figure 15-9

question 66

Multiple Choice

Figure 15-9
Figure 15-9 shows the cost and demand curves for the Erickson Power Company.
-Refer to Figure 15-9.If the government regulates Erickson Power Company so that the firm can earn a normal profit,the price would be set at ________ and the output level is ________.

• A) P₁, Q₄
• B) P₂, Q₃
• C) P₂, Q₂
• D) P₃, Q₂

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