11 This graph represents the cost and revenue curves of a firm in a perfectly competitive market. P3 P2 P1 Q1 Q2 Multiple Choice MC Q3 According to the graph shown, if a firm is producing at Q2, and it is identical to others in the market: profits are not being maximized. firms will enter this market. economic profits are zero. MR firms will leave this market ATC Q

11 This graph represents the cost and revenue curves of a firm in a perfectly competitive market. P3 P2 P1 Q1 Q2 Multiple Choice MC Q3 According to the graph shown, if a firm is producing at Q2, and it is identical to others in the market: profits are not being maximized. firms will enter this market. economic profits are zero. MR firms will leave this market ATC Q

Economics (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617383

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter22: Perfect Competition

Section22.1: The Theory Of Perfect Competition

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