In monopolistic competition, firms can make an economic profit in

A) the short run and in the long run.
B) the short run but not in the long run.
C) the long run but not in the short run.
D) neither the long run nor the short run.

B

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Refer to Table 4-7. Suppose that the quantity of labor demanded decreases by 80,000 at each wage level. What are the new free market equilibrium hourly wage and the new equilibrium quantity of labor?

A) W = $8.50; Q = 550,000 B) W = $9.50; Q = 590,000 C) W = $12.50; Q = 630,000 D) W = $9.50; Q = 570,000

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