Both a perfectly competitive firm and a monopolist:
a. always earn an economic profit.
b. maximize profit by setting marginal cost equal to marginal revenue.
c. maximize profit by setting marginal cost equal to average total cost.
d. are price takers.
b
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A) foreign investment in the United States B) U.S. investment abroad C) statistical discrepancy D) net interest income
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A) many; little B) many; much C) few; little D) few; much
Which of the following is most likely to help the residents of a nation produce more goods and services and achieve higher income levels?
a. higher tax rates b. a higher rate of investment c. a smaller trade sector d. greater use of taxation to transfer income from the rich to the poor
If price were $12, there would be _____ (shortage or surplus) of about _____.