Suppose the Perfectly Competitive Equilibrium Occurs Such That Too Many

question 197

Multiple Choice

Suppose the perfectly competitive equilibrium occurs such that too many units of the good are produced. This is an example of

• A) marginal cost pricing.
• B) market failure.
• C) firms have not yet exited the industry.
• D) greedy business people behaving in an inappropriate manner.

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