Multiple Choice
Figure 12-17
The graphs in Figure 12-17 represent the perfectly competitive market demand and supply curves for the apple industry and demand and cost curves for a typical firm in the industry.
-Refer to Figure 12-17.Which of the following statements is true?
A) The current market price is $3 but the firm will be able to increase the price in the future.
B) The current market price is $3 but the price will fall in the long run as a result of a decrease in demand.
C) The current market price is $3 but the price will fall in the long run as new firms enter the market.
D) The current market price is $3 but the price will increase in the future as the market demand increases.
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