33) In a competitive market that is characterized by free entry and exit, what will be the result?  A. All firms will operate at efficient scale in the short run.  B. The price of the product will differ across firms.  C. All firms will operate at efficient scale in the long run.  D. The number of sellers in the market will steadily decrease over time

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33) In a competitive market that is characterized by free entry and exit, what will be the result?

  •  A. All firms will operate at efficient scale in the short run.
  •  B. The price of the product will differ across firms.
  •  C. All firms will operate at efficient scale in the long run.
  •  D. The number of sellers in the market will steadily decrease over time

32) When profit-maximizing firms in a competitive market are earning profits, what must be happening in the market?

  •  A. The most inefficient firms will be encouraged to leave the market.
  •  B. New firms will enter the market.
  •  C. Market supply must exceed market demand at the market equilibrium price.
  •  D. Market demand must exceed market supply at the market equilibrium price
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