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Consider the following cost curves for Firm X, a perfectly competitive firm. Consider the following cost curves for Firm X, a perfectly competitive firm.   FIGURE 9- 3 -Refer to Figure 9- 3. If Firm X is producing output Q1 and the market price is P1, A)  there is no lower- cost scale of plant which could be built by Firm X. B)  new firms have a profit incentive to enter the industry, building larger plants. C)  there are profits to induce increases in output by Firm X, using its existing plant. D)  Firm X is at its long- run profit- maximizing position. E)  Firm X is producing at its minimum efficient scale. FIGURE 9- 3
-Refer to Figure 9- 3. If Firm X is producing output Q1 and the market price is P1,


A) there is no lower- cost scale of plant which could be built by Firm X.
B) new firms have a profit incentive to enter the industry, building larger plants.
C) there are profits to induce increases in output by Firm X, using its existing plant.
D) Firm X is at its long- run profit- maximizing position.
E) Firm X is producing at its minimum efficient scale.

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