In: Economics
Suppose a firm in a perfectly competitive market is earning normal profits and there is an increase in demand. In the short run, the firm earns A. an economic profit as prices rise. In the long run, new firms will enter and prices will rise. B. an economic profit as prices fall. In the long run, new firms will enter and prices will rise. C. an economic profit as prices rise. In the long run, new firms will enter and prices will fall. D. an economic profit as prices fall. In the long run, new firms will enter and prices will fall.