Question 23
Market StructuresAn imperfect competitor is in equilibrium when
- A.Marginal Cost (MC) is equal to Marginal Revenue (MR)
- B.Marginal Revenue (MR) is equal to Price (P)
- C.Average Revenue (AR) is equal to Average Cost (AC)
- D.Output (Q) is equal to Average Revenue (AR)
- E.Average Revenue (AR) is equal to Marginal Revenue (MR)
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Marginal Cost (MC) is equal to Marginal Revenue (MR))
Explanation
Every profit-maximising firm is in equilibrium where MC = MR.