Consider the Following Total Cost Schedule for a Perfectly Competitive

question 94

Multiple Choice

Consider the following total cost schedule for a perfectly competitive firm producing ball- point pens. $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \begin{array} { l } \text { Output } \\\text { per period }\end{array} & \text { TVC } ( \$ ) & \text { TFC } ( \$ ) \\\hline 0 & 0 & 5 \\\hline 10 & 2 & 5 \\\hline 20 & 3 & 5 \\\hline 30 & 6 & 5 \\\hline 40 & 10 & 5 \\\hline 50 & 15 & 5 \\\hline\end{array}\\\text { TABLE 9- } 3\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 9- 3. Suppose the prevailing market price for this firm's product is $0.40 and the firm produces its profit- maximizing level of output. At this price

• A) the firm is suffering economic losses and this firm will exit the industry.
• B) the firm should decrease output.
• C) the firm is earning positive economic profits.
• D) the firm is earning zero economic profits.
• E) the firm should increase output.

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Definitions:

Bargaining Range

The spectrum of possible agreements in a negotiation process, bounded by the least favorable terms acceptable to each party.

Opening Stance

The initial position or attitude taken by a party at the beginning of a negotiation or discussion.

Counteroffer

A proposal made in response to an initial offer, suggesting different terms or conditions.

Resistance Point

The minimum or maximum point beyond which a party will not go in a negotiation; also known as walk-away point.