If the demand increases in a perfectly competitive market, firms will likely:

A. set prices artificially higher permanently.
B. have to engage in more advertising in order to further stimulate the increase in demand.
C. enter the market in hopes of capturing some profits.
D. experience a loss due to increased competition.


Answer: C

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