Practice - The Theory of the Firm under Perfect Competition
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Practice Questions
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What is the main goal of firms in a perfectly competitive market?
💡 Hint: Think about what motivates any business.
What does a supply curve illustrate?
💡 Hint: It’s a graphical representation of supply.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary objective of a firm in a perfect competition market?
💡 Hint: Think about what businesses aim for.
True or False: A firm can sell any amount of output it produces in a perfectly competitive market.
💡 Hint: Consider the market behavior of such firms.
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Challenge Problems
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Assume a firm has total revenues of $3000 and total costs of $2500. Calculate the profit and explain what the firm should consider for future production decisions.
💡 Hint: Think about how profit plays into long-term business strategies.
If a new competitor enters the market and increases total supply, what might happen to the individual firm's price and its decision to produce?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of competition on pricing strategy.
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