Question 21
Market StructuresIn perfect competition, the average revenue curve of a firm is
- A.below the marginal revenue curve.
- B.downward sloping.
- C.the marginal revenue curve.
- D.convex to the origin.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (the marginal revenue curve.)
Explanation
A perfect competitor sells every unit at the same price, so AR = MR: one horizontal line.