The graph shown displays the cost curves for a firm in a perfectly competitive market. If the market price is $100, which of the following statements is true?graph_q10 This firm will earn positive profits in the short run. In the long run, the market supply curve will increase. Profits for this firm will decrease in the long run.   I only   I and II   I and III   I, II and III

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The graph shown displays the cost curves for a firm in a perfectly competitive market. If the market price is $100, which of the following statements is true?graph_q10

  1. This firm will earn positive profits in the short run.
  2. In the long run, the market supply curve will increase.
  3. Profits for this firm will decrease in the long run.
 
  1. I only

     
  2. I and II

     
  3. I and III

     
  4. I, II and III

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In a perfectly competitive market, when the price is greater than the minimum average total cost for most firms, some firms will _______ the market until the price ______ to equal the minimum average total cost.

 
  1. exit; falls

     
  2. enter; falls

     
  3. exit; rises

     
  4. enter;rises

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