In a perfectly competitive industry, the firm's marginal revenue curve is

A) downward sloping.
B) upward sloping.
C) vertical.
D) horizontal.


Answer: D

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If P = domestic prices, P* = foreign prices, and e is the nominal exchange rate, which of the following is implied by purchasing-power parity?

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