If a Competitive Price-Taker Firm Is Currently Producing a Level

question 164

Multiple Choice

If a competitive price-taker firm is currently producing a level of output at which marginal cost exceeds marginal revenue, then

• A) average revenue exceeds marginal cost.
• B) the firm is earning a positive profit.
• C) a one-unit decrease in output would increase the firm's profit.
• D) All of the above are correct.

Calculate opportunity costs in different scenarios.

Analyze the characteristics and implications of a natural monopoly.

Explain the impact of technological advancements on production costs.

Determine the marginal and average product of inputs in production.

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