Q. Suppose the book-printing industry is competitive also begins in a long run equilibrium.
a. Draw a figure describing the typical firm in the industry.
b. Hi-Tech Printing Organization invents a new process which sharply reduces the cost of printing books. Illustrate what happens to Hi-Techs profits also the price of books in the short run when Hi-Techs patent prevents other firms from using the new technology?
c. Illustrate what happens in the long run when the patent expires also other firms are free to use the technology?