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question 22

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Figure: Revenues,Costs,and Profits for Tomato Producers III
-(Figure: Revenues,Costs,and Profits for Tomato Producers III) Use Figure: Revenues,Costs,and Profits for Tomato Producers III.The market for tomatoes is perfectly competitive.If the market price of a kilogram of tomatoes is $12,in the short run,this farm will:

• A) minimize its losses by shutting down.
• B) minimize its losses by continuing to produce.
• C) break even.
• D) earn an economic profit.

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Definitions:

Protection

Measures taken by a government to safeguard its industries from overseas competition, often through tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions.

Domestic Price

The price of goods or services within a country, which may differ from international prices due to tariffs, subsidies, or other domestic policies.

World Price

The global market price of a product or service, determined by worldwide demand and supply.

Infant Industries

New or emerging industries in the early stages of development, often considered needing protection from international competition to grow.