Question
Why is AR always equal to MR for a competitive firm?
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Answer
Under perfect competition, price is given to a firm as determined by the market forces of demand and supply in the industry. Constant price implies constant AR. Constant AR implies constant MR under perfect competition. So, AR = MR as shown in the diagram:
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