Multiple Choice
Economic profits in a competitive industry are signals that
A) attract new firms into the industry
B) prevent firms from adopting newer technologies
C) encourage existing firms to continue to operate inefficiently
D) indicate that business conditions are improving
E) cause the industry's resources to be used in lower valued uses
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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