Principles of Microeconomics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516590X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-590-5

Chapter 16 - Part V - Monopolistic Competition - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 345: 3

Answer

A monopolistically competitive firm will increase its production if: a) marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost

Work Step by Step

A monopolistic competitive firm will produce if marginal revenue is greater than marginal cost. In other words, it will produce up until the moment when marginal revenue equals marginal costs. This is a logical choice. As long as profits for the next unit will exceed costs for that next unit, the firm will produce.
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