In the long run, what happens to the demand curve facing a monopolistically competitive firm that is earning short-run profits?
A) The demand curve will shift to the left and became more elastic.
B) The demand curve will shift to the left and became less elastic.
C) The demand curve will shift to the right and became more elastic.
D) The demand curve will shift to the right and became less elastic.
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
Suppose bad weather decreases the wheat harvest by 12 percent. If the price elasticity of demand for wheat is 0.6, how would the crop failure affect the price of wheat? Would the crop failure benefit or harm wheat farmers?
What will be an ideal response?
Assume the price of cola is $8 per unit and the price of pretzels is $4 per unit.Table 19.3Michael's Utility ScheduleUnits of ColaTU of ColaMU of ColaUnits of PretzelsTU of PretzelsMU of Pretzels14040130302 322 2039624366164112 478 5124 584 Refer to Table 19.3. If Michael has $28 dollars to spend, why will three colas and four pretzels not be optimal?
A. This combination is affordable but does not maximize utility. B. This combination has less total utility. C. This combination has less marginal utility per dollar. D. This combination is not affordable.