-In the Above Figure, at Any Price Between $8 Per

question 171

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, at any price between $8 per unit to $12 per unit, how many units will a profit-maximizing perfectly competitive firm produce?

• A) None, because the producer will never choose to operate at a loss.
• B) Less than 20 because this will reduce marginal cost.
• C) Between 20 and 30, because variable costs are covered so the firm's losses will be minimized by producing rather than shutting down.
• D) More than 30, because variable costs are covered so that the producer can earn economic profits.

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