When a Monopolist Incurs a Loss in the Short Run

question 391

Multiple Choice

When a monopolist incurs a loss in the short run, it will stop producing if

• A) demand is greater than marginal revenue.
• B) marginal cost equals marginal revenue.
• C) total revenue is insufficient to cover variable costs.
• D) total revenue is insufficient to cover fixed costs.

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