A Firm Operating in a Perfectly Competitive Market Finds Itself

question 15

Multiple Choice

A firm operating in a perfectly competitive market finds itself producing at an output level for which marginal revenue is lower than marginal cost.In order to maximize profits (or minimize losses) ,the firm should

• A) increase the level of output.
• B) decrease the level of output.
• C) shut down operations.
• D) lower its prices.
• E) raise its prices.

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