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the long-run, firms in perfect competition and
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O a. Therefore, firms in both industries make zero profit in the long run
O b. But only firms in
O c. Therefore, firms in both industries are efficient in the long run.
O d. Therefore, firms in both industries are efficient in the long run.
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