Refer to the information provided in Figure 9.2 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 9.2Refer to Figure 9.2. If demand for wheat is D1, then a profit-maximizing firm will produce ________ units and earn ________.

A. 12; positive profits
B. 10; negative profits
C. 5; zero profits
D. 0; negative profits


Answer: D

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A. an increase in output may increase the firm's profits. B. a decrease in output may increase the firm's profits. C. keeping output constant and raising price will increase the firm's profits. D. keeping output constant and lowering price will increase the firm's profits.

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a. true b. false

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Using Figure 1 above, if the aggregate demand curve shifts from AD2 to AD3 the result in the long run would be:

A. P2 and Y2. B. P1 and Y2. C. P4 and Y2. D. P1 and Y1.

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