As existing firms exit an increasing-cost industry

A. the position of the LRAC curve doesn't change, but firms move up their LRAC curve.
B. the LRAC curve shifts up.
C. the LRAC curve shifts down.
D. the position of the LRAC curve doesn't change, but firms move down their LRAC curve.


Answer: C

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