An Increase in the Number of Firms in a Market

question 79

True/False

An increase in the number of firms in a market will cause the quantity of a good supplied to increase.

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Definitions:

Bounded Rationality

A basis for decision making that leads to a choice that is close to but not exactly the one that leads to the best possible economic outcome; the “good enough” method of decision making.

Closeout Sale

A type of sale with significantly reduced prices, aimed at clearing out inventory.

Energy Efficiency

The goal or strategy of reducing the amount of energy required to provide products and services, enhancing operational performance while reducing energy use.

Risk Averse

A tendency to prefer certainty over uncertainty, often by avoiding situations that involve risk.