The crucial aspect of competition among firms that leads to the condition of zero profits in the long run is

A. the number of firms in the industry is fixed.
B. free entry and exit of firms in the industry.
C. fixed costs equal zero.
D. all costs are at their least cost level.


B. free entry and exit of firms in the industry.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Prior to the Great Depression, classical economists believed that a recessionary downturn would be reversed by:

a. higher wages and prices. b. lower wages and prices. c. an expansionary monetary policy on the part of the Federal Reserve System. d. an increase in government spending that would stimulate aggregate demand.

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