Regardless of the Cost Structure of Firms in a Competitive

question 440

Multiple Choice

Regardless of the cost structure of firms in a competitive market, in the long run

• A)firms will experience rising demand for their products.
• B)the marginal firm will earn zero economic profit.
• C)firms will experience a less competitive market environment.
• D)exit and entry is likely to lead to a horizontal long-run supply curve.

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Definitions:

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan that reflects the actual annual rate of interest, accounting for compounding over a given period.

Semi-Annual Interest Payments

Interest disbursements made twice a year on a loan or bond.

Coupon

The interest payment a bondholder receives from the bond's issuer at the coupon's interval.