Consider a Firm in the Short Run

question 93

Multiple Choice

Consider a firm in the short run. If the AP curve is rising, then the MP curve

• A) must be falling.
• B) must lie above the average- product curve over this range and must also be rising.
• C) can be either above or below the average- product curve, although it must be rising over the entire range.
• D) must lie above the average- product curve over this range.
• E) must lie below the average- product curve over this range.

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