Refer to the figure at right. The shift in the marginal cost curve implies O A. a decrease in the price of an input, which increases the profit-maximizing level of output. O B. an increase in the price of an input, which reduces the profit-maximizing level of output. O C. a decrease in the price of an input, which shifts the marginal cost curve upward. O D. a deadweight loss when costs increase and output remains the same. Price, cost p (dollars per unit) 92 MC: MC₂ 1 Output

Refer to the figure at right. The shift in the marginal cost curve implies O A. a decrease in the price of an input, which increases the profit-maximizing level of output. O B. an increase in the price of an input, which reduces the profit-maximizing level of output. O C. a decrease in the price of an input, which shifts the marginal cost curve upward. O D. a deadweight loss when costs increase and output remains the same. Price, cost p (dollars per unit) 92 MC: MC₂ 1 Output

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