Refer to the graphs below for a competitive market in the short run. What will happen to the firm's economic profits as long-run market adjustments occur?







A. Profits will increase to some positive value

B. Profits will decrease to some negative value

C. Profits will increase to zero

D. Profits will stay the same as they are now


C. Profits will increase to zero

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