A Level Economics (9708)•9708/13/M/J/20

Explanation
Long-run equilibrium features adjusted supply meeting demand at zero economic profit.
Steps:
- Distinguish short-run supply (upward-sloping, fixed factors) from long-run supply (horizontal at minimum ATC, full adjustment).
- Short-run equilibria show temporary profits or losses, driving entry or exit.
- Entry shifts supply right until it intersects demand at the long-run supply curve.
- Long-run point is where demand meets horizontal long-run supply, ensuring zero profit.
Why B is correct:
- B is the intersection of demand and horizontal long-run supply, per perfect competition model where P = min ATC = MC.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Short-run point above long-run supply, indicating positive profits and entry.
- C: Short-run point below long-run supply, showing losses and exit.
- D: Intersection of short-run curves only, not adjusted for long-run entry/exit.
Final answer: B
Topic: The interaction of demand and supply
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