You Own a Lemonade Stand in a Competitive Market, and as Such

question 147

Multiple Choice

You own a lemonade stand in a competitive market, and as such, you are a price-taking firm. Which of the following events would most likely increase your market power?

• A) The government abolishes the system of patents and copyrights.
• B) A booming economy increases the demand for lemonade and attracts entry into the market.
• C) The average total cost curve for firms in the industry is horizontal.
• D) You own exclusive rights to harvest lemons from all domestic citrus orchards.

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