Refer to the graph below for a purely competitive firm operating at a loss in the short run. Which of the following changes in its market would allow the firm to earn positive profits again?





A. An increase in the market demand

B. An increase in the wages of workers in the industry

C. A decrease in the price of raw materials used by firms in the industry

D. A decrease in the price of the industry's product

A. An increase in the market demand

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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