Assume a perfectly competitive industry is in long-run equilibrium at a price of $150. If this industry is an increasing-cost industry and the demand for the product increases, long-run equilibrium will be reestablished at a price

A. of $150.
B. greater than $150.
C. less than $150.
D. either greater than or less than $150 depending on the magnitude of the decrease in demand.


Answer: B

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