If Microsoft is earning a rate of return greater than the return necessary for the business to continue operations in the long run, then

A. the normal rate of return is zero.
B. total costs exceed total revenue.
C. total costs exceed a normal rate of return.
D. the firm is earning an economic profit.

Answer: D

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