For a firm in a perfectly competitive industry

A. the demand curve is unitary elastic throughout.
B. the price elasticity of demand is zero.
C. marginal revenue and product price are equal at every level of output.
D. more output can be sold only if the firm unilaterally lowers its product price.


Answer: C

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