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Explain why a perfectly competitive firm will make normal profit in the long run.

A perfectly competitive market structure possess 4 defining characteristics. 1- Homegenous goods (all goods produced by different suppliers are of same quality and form, eg. Oranges) 2. No barriers to ent...

Answered by James T. Economics tutor
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Explain what is meant by a negative externality and give an example of a negative externality that arises from fuel consumption.

A negative externality is a spillover cost affecting a third party from an economic transaction.A negative externality that arises from fuel consumption is the air pollution affecting the health of the po...

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Explain two reasons why firms merge.

By merging a firm will grow in size allowing to benefit from economies of scale as the average cost of producing is reduced. In the case that the merge is horizontal the firm will gain market share as wel...

Answered by Alejandra T. Economics tutor
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What is the purpose of trying to achieve economic efficiency?

To ensure resources are not wasted.

Answered by Alejandra T. Economics tutor
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Using at least one diagram, explain the difference between demand-pull and cost-push inflation.

Inflation is defined as a persistent increase in the average price within a country, in other words a decrease in the purchasing power of a currency. There are two main groups that the reasons for inflati...

Answered by Rachel H. Economics tutor
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