Below, the graph on the left shows long-run average and marginal cost for a typical firm in a perfectly competitive industry. The graph on the right shows demand and long-run supply for an increasing-cost industry.
If this were a constant-cost industry, what would be the price when the industry gets to long-run competitive equilibrium?
A. between $35 and $20
B. $20
C. above $35
D. $35
E. below $20
Answer: B
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Which of the following is true for the demand curve depicted in ?
a.
In the $3 to $4 range, the price elasticity of the demand curve equals 1.
b.
At a price of $3, the price elasticity of the demand curve equals approximately -3.3.
c.
In the $3 to $4 range, the demand curve is inelastic.
d.
In the $3 to $4 range, the demand curve is elastic.
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