Asked by
Rainiel Magpayo
on Nov 27, 2024
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If production is occurring where marginal cost exceeds price, the purely competitive firm will
A) maximize profit, but resources will be underallocated to the product.
B) maximize profit, but resources will be overallocated to the product.
C) fail to maximize profit and resources will be overallocated to the product.
D) fail to maximize profit and resources will be underallocated to the product.
Marginal Cost
The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, which can vary depending on the level of production.
Purely Competitive
A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and free market entry and exit, leading to price taking by firms.
- Examine the prerequisites for minimal expense production and distribution of resources.
Verified Answer
KC
Learning Objectives
- Examine the prerequisites for minimal expense production and distribution of resources.