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Long-run competitive equilibrium

The resting point of a competitive industry once firms have finished entering and leaving. Price equals the minimum of average total cost, every firm earns zero economic profit, and there is no reason for anyone else to come in or go out.

Also called: zero economic profit, long-run zero profit

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