Market Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Market structure
A
The characteristics of a market that may affect the trades (output, price, whether outcome is ‘good’)
2
Q
Profit max point?
A
MC = MR (if firm doesn’t shut down)
3
Q
Firm’s profit?
A
TR - TC
4
Q
Shutdown rule?
A
P < AC
5
Q
SR shutdown rule?
A
P < AVC
6
Q
LR shutdown rule?
A
P < LRAC
7
Q
What are the assumptions of perfect competition?
A
Sellers are price takers
Entry is free
Buyers are price takers (A)
Sellers & buyers have complete info (A)
Homogenous products