The graph shows the marginal cost (MC), average total cost (ATC), and marginal revenue (MR) curves for a perfectly (or purely) competitive firm. Note that the demand (D) curve is the same as the MR curve for such a firm. Assume that the ATC cost curves are representative of other firms in the industry. Given the current price, this firm will D= MR MC earn zero economic profit. earn a negative economic profit. earn a positive economic profit. Quantity In the long run, this market will experience exit by some firms. experience entry of additional firms. MR/MC ($)
The graph shows the marginal cost (MC), average total cost (ATC), and marginal revenue (MR) curves for a perfectly (or purely) competitive firm. Note that the demand (D) curve is the same as the MR curve for such a firm. Assume that the ATC cost curves are representative of other firms in the industry. Given the current price, this firm will D= MR MC earn zero economic profit. earn a negative economic profit. earn a positive economic profit. Quantity In the long run, this market will experience exit by some firms. experience entry of additional firms. MR/MC ($)
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Transcribed Image Text:The graph illustrates the marginal cost (MC), average total cost (ATC), and marginal revenue (MR) curves for a perfectly (or purely) competitive firm. It's important to note that, for such a firm, the demand (D) curve coincides with the marginal revenue (MR) curve. The cost curves depicted here represent those of other firms within the industry.
### Graph Details:
- **Axes**:
- The vertical axis represents the cost and revenue in monetary terms (MR/MC in dollars).
- The horizontal axis represents quantity.
- **Curves**:
- **ATC (Average Total Cost)**: This is shown as a red curve that initially slopes downward and then rises.
- **MC (Marginal Cost)**: This is shown as a blue curve that initially decreases and then increases sharply, intersecting the ATC curve.
- **D = MR (Demand = Marginal Revenue)**: This is depicted as a horizontal turquoise line, indicating constant marginal revenue, which is characteristic of perfectly competitive markets.
### Questions:
1. **Given the current price, this firm will**
- earn zero economic profit.
- earn a negative economic profit.
- earn a positive economic profit.
2. **In the long run, this market will**
- experience exit by some firms.
- experience entry of additional firms.

Transcribed Image Text:**Question: What is going to happen to the price of this product?**
Options:
- ○ It will decline.
- ○ It will increase.
- ○ It will stay the same.
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