A competitive firm's supply curve is determined by

a. its marginal costs.
b. the market price.
c. the zero-profit condition.
d. its fixed inputs.


a. its marginal costs.

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Bundle J contains 10 units of good X and 5 units of good Y. Bundle K contains 5 units of good X and 10 units of good Y. Bundle L contains 10 units of good X and 10 units of good Y. Assume that the consumer's preferences satisfy the four properties of indifference curves. The price of X is $1, the price of Y is $2, and the consumer has an income of $20 . Which bundle will the consumer choose?

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A. real GDP would fluctuate much more widely. B. real GDP would not be affected. C. the budget would be in balance during a time of recession. D. the real GDP would fluctuate less widely.

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