In the long run, the competitive firm's supply curve is the ?
Correct answer: C. portion of the marginal cost curve that lies above the average total cost curve
- A. entire marginal cost curve
- B. upward-sloping portion of the average total cost curve
- C. portion of the marginal cost curve that lies above the average total cost curve
- D. upward-sloping portion of the average variable cost curve
- E. portion of the marginal cost curve that lies above the average variable cost curve.
Explanation
In the long run, a competitive firm supplies output along the rising part of its marginal-cost curve only when price covers average total cost. Below that level, the firm cannot cover all costs and exits in the long run.
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