This document discusses the behavior of competitive firms in both the short run and long run. It begins by defining key concepts for competitive markets like price taking firms and perfect competition. It then explains how competitive firms determine optimal output and shutdown decisions in the short run by maximizing profits where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. The document also discusses market supply curves for competitive industries and how taxes impact equilibrium. Finally, it covers long-run decisions for competitive firms regarding optimal output levels and shutdown points based on long-run costs.
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