When New Firms Have an Incentive to Enter a Competitive

question 209

Multiple Choice

When new firms have an incentive to enter a competitive market, their entry will

• A)increase the price of the product.
• B)drive down profits of existing firms in the market.
• C)shift the market supply curve to the left.
• D)increase demand for the product.

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