Exhibit 7-3 Cost per unit curves
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As shown in Exhibit 7-3, the price at which the firm earns zero economic profit in the short-run is:

A. $1.00 per unit.
B. $1.50 per unit.
C. $2.00 per unit.
D. $4.00 per unit.


Answer: C

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