3. Explain where a perfectly competitive firm's marginal revenue curve is located relative to price and demand. 4. What is the optimal output rule for profit maximization? Draw a graph to show the output level where a perfectly competitive firm maximizes profit.

3. Explain where a perfectly competitive firm's marginal revenue curve is located relative to price and demand. 4. What is the optimal output rule for profit maximization? Draw a graph to show the output level where a perfectly competitive firm maximizes profit.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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