Is a Monopolistically Competitive Firm Allocatively Efficient

question 216

Multiple Choice

Is a monopolistically competitive firm allocatively efficient?

• A)No, because it does not produce at minimum average total cost.
• B)Yes, because it produces where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.
• C)No, because price is greater than marginal cost.
• D)Yes, because price equals average total cost.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or approach aimed at achieving the highest possible profit from business operations.

Edited and Typeset

The process of making textual corrections, formatting, and arranging material for publication in a visually appealing and consistent manner.

Marginal Cost

The upsurge in comprehensive cost due to the fabrication of one more unit of a good or service.

Profits

The financial gain obtained when the revenues generated from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain those activities.