Figure 13-13
Suppose a firm in a competitive industry has the following cost curves: 
-Refer to Figure 13-13.If the price is P2 in the short run,what will happen in the long run?
A) Nothing.The price is consistent with zero economic profits,so there is no incentive for firms to enter or exit the industry.
B) Individual firms will earn positive economic profits in the short run,which will entice other firms to enter the industry.
C) Individual firms will earn negative economic profits in the short run,which will cause some firms to exit the industry.
D) Because the price is below the firm's average variable costs,the firms will shut down.
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