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    When a Perfectly Competitive Firm Experiences Positive Economic Profits in the Short
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When a Perfectly Competitive Firm Experiences Positive Economic Profits in the Short

Question 78

Question 78

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When a perfectly competitive firm experiences positive economic profits in the short run


A) the high barriers to entry prevent further competition.
B) existing firms exit the industry.
C) new firms enter the industry.
D) firms have no incentive to exit or enter the industry.

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