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    If P = MC and MC > ATC, Then a Perfectly
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If P = MC and MC > ATC, Then a Perfectly

Question 9

Question 9

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If P = MC and MC > ATC, then a perfectly competitive firm will earn ________ profits.


A) positive
B) zero
C) negative
D) break-even

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