If a firm operating in a fairly competitive market earns a large economic profit, then, over time,
A. old firms will exit and prices will fall.
B. new firms will enter and prices will rise.
C. new firms will enter and prices will fall.
D. old firms will exit and prices will rise.
Answer: C
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