In a Perfectly Competitive Market, If P > ATC in the Short

question 109

Multiple Choice

In a perfectly competitive market, if P > ATC in the short run, there is apt to be

• A) entry of new firms into the market.
• B) an accounting loss for existing firms.
• C) an inward shift in the industry supply curve.
• D) an upward pressure on price.

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