Other things being equal,if a perfectly competitive firm is forced to switch to a more expensive,nonpolluting production process:

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If the firm is forced to switch to a more expensive production process, its costs will increase. This will lead to a decrease in total profits, as the firm will now have to spend more on production and may not be able to sell its products at a higher price in a perfectly competitive market. The other options are not likely because a nonpolluting production process is usually more expensive and does not necessarily make the firm more efficient or able to produce at a higher level of output.

Other Things Being Equal,if a Perfectly Competitive Firm Is Forced