A firm sells its product in a completely competitive market where other firms charge a price of $80 per unit. The firm's total costs are C (Q) = 50 + 12Q + 2Q2.
1. Discuss how much output should the firm produce in the short run?
2. Determine what price should the firm charge in the short run?
3. Calculate the firm's short-run profits?
4. Explain what adjustments should be anticipated in the long run?