If Price Lies Above the Minimum Point on the ATC

question 88

Multiple Choice

If price lies above the minimum point on the ATC curve, in the short run the firm should ________ and in the long run it should ________.

• A) produce where MC = MR; exit the industry
• B) shut down; exit the industry
• C) produce where MC = MR; expand
• D) shut down; expand

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Definitions:

Revenue

Revenue refers to the total income generated from the sale of goods or services by a company before any expenses are subtracted.

Elastic Demand

A market condition where the demand for a product or service significantly changes in response to changes in its price.

Long-Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing companies the flexibility to make changes in production capacity and operations.

Few Substitutes

Refers to a market condition where there are not many alternative products or services available to consumers, which often leads to less competition and higher prices.