When Entry and Exit Behavior of Firms in an Industry

question 143

Multiple Choice

When entry and exit behavior of firms in an industry does not affect a firm's cost structure,

• A)the long-run market supply curve must be horizontal.
• B)the long-run market supply curve must be upward-sloping.
• C)the long-run market supply curve must be downward-sloping.
• D)we do not have sufficient information to determine the shape of the long-run market supply curve.

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Definitions:

Individual Budgets

Specific financial plans for departments, projects, or activities within a company, detailing expected revenues and expenses.

Selling Expenses Budget

This refers to a detailed plan that outlines all the expenses associated with the selling activities of a business over a specific period.

Sales Budget

A detailed forecast of a company's sales revenue expected to be generated in a specific time period.

Activity-Based Budgeting

A budgeting method where activities that incur costs in every department of an organization are recorded and their budgets are prepared.