Refer to Figure 23

question 41

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 23.5 for a perfectly competitive firm.If more efficient production techniques were developed in this market, which of the following changes would we expect to occur, ceteris paribus?

• A) The ATC, MC, and market price would all decrease.
• B) The ATC alone would decrease.
• C) The ATC, MC, and market price would all increase.
• D) The ATC alone would increase.

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