Refer to the graph shown. Assuming that the industry operates under conditions of perfect competition:

A. new firms will soon enter the industry.
B. it is currently in equilibrium.
C. existing firms will leave the industry.
D. firms in the industry are earning zero economic profit.


Answer: A

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