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Chapter 4, Problem 12P
To determine
Felix is a wheat farmer who has two fields he can grow wheat. The first field is right next to his house and the top soil is rich and thick, the second field is
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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 ($)
Almonds are a crop that grows on trees. Farmers do not need to replant trees every year to produce a crop of almonds. It takes at least five years after planting for trees to bear fruit. Several factors such as weather, disease, and long term projections about price impact the supply of almonds available.
Barley is a grass that must be planted each year to produce a crop. The growing season is short, about three to four months. Several factors influence farmers' decisions to plant barley each year, including price, weather, and disease.
1. Select each factor which helps determine the price elasticity of supply for a product.
Select all the correct answers
a. ease of firms to enter or exit the market
b. the ability to store product
c. flexibility of inputs or resources used to make a product
If a company is running short of funds and they want to increase revenue. Should you increase or decrease the price of their product? Explain your answer.
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