If P > ATC, Then a Profit-Maximizing, Monopolistically Competitive Firm

question 42

Multiple Choice

If P > ATC, then a profit-maximizing, monopolistically competitive firm earns ________ economic profits.

• A) positive
• B) negative
• C) zero
• D) either positive or negative

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