Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134735696
Author: PARKIN, Michael
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 1RQ
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Why does a firm under perfect competition produce output at which the marginal cost equals price.

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