In a long-run equilibrium,
a. neither a competitive firm nor a monopolistically competitive firm charges a markup over marginal cost.
b. only a monopolistically competitive firm operates at its efficient scale.
c. both a perfectly competitive firm and a monopolistically competitive firm operate at their efficient scale of production.
d. only a perfectly competitive firm operates at its efficient scale.3

Option (d) is correct.

Explanation:

Correct option: Only a perfectly competitive firm operates at its efficient scale.

In the perfectly competitive market and in the long run, the firms who are making losses will exit the market and those firms who are able produce at a point where price is equal to the average total cost will exist in the market.

However, monopolistic firms operates at a below efficient level of production and with an excess capacity.

Competitive firms are generally enjoys the productive efficiency in the long run because these firms have the capability to produce at a lower average total cost.

Explanation:

Been the IT director at Attaway Airlines, it will be important to prepare a draft of the advantages and the level of difficulties the new computerized reservation system from an IT perspective.

However, the ultimate goal is not to simply win arguments, but to explain and consider the facts from both the Vice president of finance and the Marketing Manager.