In the short run, perfectly (or purely) competitive firms will maximize their profit by producing (select all options that apply):       a. a quantity where marginal revenue > marginal cost.   b. the quantity where marginal revenue = marginal cost.   c. the largest quantity possible, not considering costs or revenues.   d. a small quantity to drive up the price.   e. the quantity where price equals marginal cost.   f. none of the above are correct.

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In the short run, perfectly (or purely) competitive firms will maximize their profit by producing (select all options that apply):

 

 

 

a. a quantity where marginal revenue > marginal cost.

 

b. the quantity where marginal revenue = marginal cost.

 

c. the largest quantity possible, not considering costs or revenues.

 

d. a small quantity to drive up the price.

 

e. the quantity where price equals marginal cost.

 

f. none of the above are correct.

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