Costume jewelry is produced in a monopolistically competitive market. One producer finds that MR = MC = $3 when output is 700 necklaces. An economist studying this information can conclude that:
A. the producer is charging a price of $3.
B. economic profit is $2,100.
C. the producer charges a price greater than $3.
D. new firms will want to enter.
Answer: C
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