Refer to the graphs shown, which depict a perfectly competitive market and firm in a constant-cost industry. If market demand decreases from D0 to D1, in the long run:

A. some firms will exit this market and the price will return to P0.
B. new firms will enter this market and the price will remain at P1.
C. new firms will enter this market and the price will return to P0.
D. some firms will exit this market and the price will remain at P1.


Answer: A

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