Suppose a Perfectly Competitive Firm Is Producing a Level of Output

question 86

Multiple Choice

Suppose a perfectly competitive firm is producing a level of output for which price equals average total cost, and average total cost is less than marginal cost. In order to maximize its profits, the firm should

• A) shut down.
• B) not change its output.
• C) reduce its output.
• D) increase the market price.
• E) expand its output.

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