When Price Is Below Average Variable Cost, a Firm in a Competitive

question 451

Multiple Choice

When price is below average variable cost, a firm in a competitive market will

• A)shut down and incur fixed costs.
• B)shut down and incur both variable and fixed costs.
• C)continue to operate as long as average revenue exceeds marginal cost.
• D)continue to operate as long as average revenue exceeds average fixed cost.

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