If a Firm's Demand Curve Slopes Downward, the Firm's

question 196

Multiple Choice

If a firm's demand curve slopes downward, the firm's

• A)marginal revenue will rise as price is reduced
• B)marginal revenue will generally be less than price
• C)total revenue will decline continuously as price is reduced
• D)marginal revenue will always be greater than its demand
• E)average revenue will increase continuously as output increases

Learn how price changes affect consumer utility and how to calculate compensating and equivalent variations.

Grasp the understanding of demand functions and how price influences demand.

Comprehend how consumer's surplus changes with price changes.

Understand the concept of reservation price and income effects on consumer choice.

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