In the short run, we assume that the number of firms in a perfectly competitive market:

A. varies if perfect information is present.
B. varies more than the long-run equilibrium.
C. is fixed.
D. is equal to the number of firms in the long-run.

C. is fixed.

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Benefits from international trade are based on the following differences, except:

A. In resource endowments B. In technological capabilities C. In product quality and other attributes D. In income levels

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