Firms in a perfectly competitive industry are in long-run equilibrium. A new technology becomes available that lowers production costs. Choose the statement that is incorrect.

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As more firms begin to use the new technology, market supply increases.

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Firms that use the old technology incur economic losses.

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In the long run, the market equilibrium price is low, but each firm makes an economic profit.

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The first firms to use the new technology make an economic profit.

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Old technology firms exit the market.

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