Lilly is the price-taking owner of an apple orchard.The price of apples is high enough that Lilly is earning positive economic profits.In the long run,Lilly should expect _____ apple prices due to the _____ firms.

A) lower;entry of new
B) higher;exit of existing
C) lower;exit of existing
D) higher;entry of new

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of all resources employed, including both explicit and implicit costs, signifying above-normal returns.

Long Run

An economic term referring to a period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes in the market.

Price-taking

A market condition in which individual buyers or sellers have no influence over the market price of a product, commonly seen in perfectly competitive markets.