An agribusiness firm may undertake three alternatives: buy cane sugar and manufacture various sugars and sweets, making a profit of $12 million; buy corn and produce ethanol, making a profit of $16 million; or buy wheat and produce breads, rolls, and
pastries, making a profit of $13 million. The opportunity cost associated with these three choices is
A) $4 million. B) $3 million. C) $13 million. D) $16 million.
Answer: C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is usually assumed that a perfectly competitive firm's supply curve is given by its marginal cost curve. In order for this to be true, which of the following additional assumptions are necessary? I. That the firm seeks to maximize profits. II. That the marginal cost curve be positively sloped. III. That price exceeds average variable cost. IV. That price exceeds average total cost
a. All of the above. b. I and II but not III and IV. c. I and III but not II and IV. d. I, II and III, but not IV.