If a Perfectly Competitive Firm Shuts Down in the Short

question 338

Multiple Choice

If a perfectly competitive firm shuts down in the short run and exits the industry in the long run, the firm's short run condition is

• A) TR > TC.
• B) TR > TVC and TR < TC.
• C) TR < TVC.
• D) TR < TFC.

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Definitions:

Operating Cost

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Useful Life

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Injection Mold

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