Consider a Perfectly Competitive Firm That Is Producing a Level

question 2

Multiple Choice

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

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

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