A Firm Will Shut Down in the Short Run

question 13

Multiple Choice

A firm will shut down in the short run

• A) when price is below average variable costs at all levels of output.
• B) when price is below average fixed costs at all levels of output.
• C) when price is below average total costs at all levels of output.
• D) when price is below marginal costs at all levels of output.
• E) whenever the firm is losing money.

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