Suppose a Perfectly Competitive Firm Is Producing a Level of Output

question 14

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) not change its output.
• B) increase the market price.
• C) expand its output.
• D) reduce its output.
• E) shut down.

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