In the Long Run, Each Firm in a Competitive Industry

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the long run, each firm in a competitive industry earns

• A)zero accounting profits.
• B)zero economic profits.
• C)positive economic profits.
• D)Both a and b are correct.

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Definitions:

European Goods

Products and commodities that originate from European countries, often associated with trade and exchange between Europe and other parts of the world.

Virginia Company

A joint-stock company chartered by King James I in 1606 to establish colonies in North America.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them a stake in the company's assets and earnings.

Settlers

Individuals or groups who move into a new country or area to live, often leading to the establishment of new communities.