d. Graph the marginal cost and marginal revenue. e. Do you think that Roberto's selling of pomelo currently in the short run equilibrium context? Why or why not? f. Considering that Roberto is gaining higher profit every time he sells more pomelo in the long run, what do you think will happen to the market supply of pomelo and its price relative to how other sellers of pomelo will behave in the industry?

d. Graph the marginal cost and marginal revenue. e. Do you think that Roberto's selling of pomelo currently in the short run equilibrium context? Why or why not? f. Considering that Roberto is gaining higher profit every time he sells more pomelo in the long run, what do you think will happen to the market supply of pomelo and its price relative to how other sellers of pomelo will behave in the industry?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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