Assume That a Firm's Marginal Revenue Just Barely Exceeds Marginal

question 207

Multiple Choice

Assume that a firm's marginal revenue just barely exceeds marginal cost. Under these conditions the firm should:

• A) expand output.
• B) contract output.
• C) maintain output.
• D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.

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