Deflation occurs when

A) there is a sustained increase in the price level.
B) there is a one-time increase in the price level.
C) there is a decrease in the expected rate of inflation.
D) there is a decline in the price level.

D

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A perfectly competitive firm sells its output for $100 per unit and marginal cost is $100 per unit. To maximize short-run profit, the firm should:

a. increase output. b. decrease output. c. maintain its current output. d. shut down.

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