Figure 14-1 Suppose That a Firm in a Competitive Market Has the Has

question 144

Multiple Choice

Figure 14-1
Suppose that a firm in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
-Refer to Figure 14-1. If the market price is $5.00, the firm will earn

• A)positive economic profits in the short run.
• B)negative economic profits in the short run but remain in business.
• C)negative economic profits and shut down.
• D)zero economic profits in the short run.

Understand the differences in budgeting for service enterprises, merchandisers, and manufacturers.

Recognize the role and importance of the budget committee in the budgeting process.

Understand the concept of maintaining a minimum cash balance and its impact on financing decisions.

Understand the differences between Keynesian and classical economic theories.

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