What is the largest possible loss that is consistent with a firm producing in a perfectly competitive market in long-run competitive equilibrium?

A. an amount equal to price minus average variable cost
B. an amount equal to total variable
C. zero
D. an amount equal to total fixed cost


Answer: C

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