Assertion (A): Long run equilibrium of the industry in a perfectly competitive market occurs at the point where price equals minimum long run average cost.
Reason (R): In this position of zero economic profit, there is no tendency on the part of any existing firm to stage an exit, and no potential entrant wants to enter the industry.
A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are individually true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
Answer: Option A
The capital that is consumed by an economy or a firm in the production process is known as
A. Capital loss
B. Production cost
C. Dead-weight loss
D. Depreciation
Who propounded the opportunity cost theory of international trade?
A. Ricardo
B. Marshall
C. Heckscher & Ohlin
D. Haberler
Which among the following statement is INCORRECT?
A. On a linear demand curve, all the five forms of elasticity can be depicted
B. If two demand curves are linear and intersecting each other, then, coefficient of elasticity would be same on different demand curves at the point of intersection.
C. If two demand curves are linear and parallel to each other, then, at a particular price, the coefficient of elasticity would be different on different demand curves.
D. The price elasticity of demand is expressed in terms of relaive not absolute changes in Price and Quantity demanded.
A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Remain the same
D. Become zero
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