Consider a Perfectly Competitive Firm in the Following Position: Output

question 70

Multiple Choice

Consider a perfectly competitive firm in the following position: output = 4000 units, market price =
$1, fixed costs = $2000, variable costs = $1000, and marginal cost = $1.10. To maximize profits the firm should

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

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