The ________ supply curve(s) of a perfectly competitive firm is the portion of its marginal cost curve that lies above its average variable cost curve.

A. short-run
B. short-run and long-run
C. long-run
D. A perfectly competitive firm faces no supply curve.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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