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37) This does not occur as long as fixed costs are positive
option(D)
38) Setting MC=MR, the firm will produce 50 units ar p=30 where ATC = 20
profits = (30-20)*50 = 500
option(D)
39) The monopoly faces a downward-sloping demand curve
option(D)
40) Public goods are nonexcludable so they are subjected to free-riding problem
option(C)
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