Could farmer be earning positive economic profit in long run

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Question: Corn farmers in Iowa are producers in a highly competitive global market for corn. They also have some of the most fertile, productive land in the entire world. Could Iowa's farmers be earning a positive economic profit in the long run? Why or why not? The response must be typed, single spaced, must be in times new roman font (size 12) and must follow the APA format.

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