Suppose a Perfectly Competitive Firm Is Producing a Level of Output

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose a perfectly competitive firm is producing a level of output such that its average revenue is less than its lowest average variable cost.The firm should

• A)reduce its output.
• B)expand its output.
• C)produce zero output.
• D)increase the market price.
• E)not change its output.

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