In perfect competition, if the market price of the product is initially higher than the minimum average total cost faced by the firms, then
A. other firms will enter the industry and the industry supply will decrease.
B. other firms will enter the industry and the industry supply will increase.
C. some firms will exit the industry and the industry supply will decrease.
D. some firms will exit the industry and the industry supply will increase.
Answer: B
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