If a Competitive Firm Is Producing to the Left of the Minimum

question 63

Multiple Choice

If a competitive firm is producing to the left of the minimum point of its long- run average cost curve, then

• A) it can reduce its unit costs by building a larger plant.
• B) its profits will decrease if it builds a larger plant.
• C) it should shut down.
• D) it cannot be producing its present output efficiently.
• E) it can still be in long- run equilibrium as long as P = SRATC.

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