If a Perfectly Competitive Firm Chooses Output Such That the Marginal

question 82

Multiple Choice

If a perfectly competitive firm chooses output such that the marginal cost is lower than the market price, the firm will:

• A)not be maximizing profits.
• B)shut down.
• C)not be making a profit.
• D)not be covering average variable costs.

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