1. Draw a graph representing a perfectly competitive firm earning an economic profit. (Make sure to show both the firm and the industry graphs) a. What happens over time, if many firms are earning economic profits? b. Is this good or bad for consumers? Explain. 2. Now draw a firm operating under perfect competition that is losing money but should still stay open in the short run. (Again, show both the firm and the industry graphs) a. What happens over-time, if many firms are suffering economic losses? b. Is this good or bad for consumers? Explain.
1. Draw a graph representing a
(Make sure to show both the firm and the industry graphs)
a. What happens over time, if many firms are earning economic profits?
b. Is this good or bad for consumers? Explain.
2. Now draw a firm operating under perfect competition that is losing money but should
still stay open in the short run. (Again, show both the firm and the industry graphs)
a. What happens over-time, if many firms are suffering economic losses?
b. Is this good or bad for consumers? Explain.
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2. Now draw a firm operating under
a. What happens over-time, if many firms are suffering economic losses?
b. Is this good or bad for consumers? Explain.
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