In the Long Run, a Monopolistically Competitive Firm Sets Output

question 125

Multiple Choice

In the long run, a monopolistically competitive firm sets output so that

• A)P = MC.
• B)MR = MC.
• C)MR = P.
• D)P = AVC.
• E)MR = AVC.

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