A Firm Can Minimize Its Losses by Shutting Down When

question 362

Multiple Choice

A firm can minimize its losses by shutting down when ________ are less than ________ costs.

• A) variable costs; fixed
• B) fixed costs; variable
• C) revenues; variable
• D) operating profits; sunk

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Definitions:

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