Refer to the Information Provided in Figure 12

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Figure 12.4 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 12.4
There are two sectors in the economy, X and Y, and both are in long-run, zero-profit equilibrium at the intersections of S^{0 and D0.}
-Refer to Figure 12.4. Assume consumer preference changes toward X and away from Y. Ceteris paribus, firms in sector X are now ________ and firms in sector Y are now ________.

A) breaking even; suffering losses
B) earning profits; breaking even
C) earning profits; suffering losses
D) breaking even; breaking even