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Chapter 12, Problem 5P
Sub Part (a):
To determine
Classifying decreasing cost industry.
Sub part (b):
To determine
Socially optimal price .
Sub part (c):
To determine
Breakeven point.
Sub part (d):
To determine
Profit.
Sub Part (e):
To determine
Price that earns Normal profit.
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