At what level of price do the firms in a perfectly competitive market supply when free entry and exit is allowed in the market? How is the equilibrium quantity determined in such a market?

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In the long-run, free entry and exit of a firm take place. Equilibrium price will be where price = Minimum AC and corresponding to this equilibrium point, equilibrium quantity is determined.

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