In the Short Run, a Profit-Maximizing Price Taker Will Expand

question 129

Multiple Choice

In the short run, a profit-maximizing price taker will expand output as long as the market price exceeds

• A) average variable cost.
• B) marginal cost.
• C) average total cost.
• D) average fixed cost.

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