In the Short Run, in Equilibrium, Firms That Operate in a Monopolistically

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the short run, in equilibrium, firms that operate in a monopolistically competitive market face a downward sloping demand curve and will charge a price where _____ and ______.

• A) quantity produced is maximized; costs are minimized
• B) sales revenue is maximized; costs are falling
• C) MR = MC; P > average cost
• D) average costs are rising; sales are rising

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