8. Losses in the industry occurred because of the
reduction in demand causing firms to exit the industry in the
long run. As firms exit supply shifts back and market
price increases. As long as there are losses firms will continue
to exit over the long run until profits are back to zero. The
graph to the right shows the new long run equilibrium.
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