Jose's Restaurant Operates in a Perfectly Competitive Market

question 471

Multiple Choice

Jose's restaurant operates in a perfectly competitive market. At the point where marginal cost equals marginal revenue, ATC = $20, AVC = $15, and the price per unit is $10. In this situation,

• A)Jose's restaurant is earning a positive economic profit.
• B)Jose's restaurant should shut down immediately.
• C)Jose's restaurant is losing money in the short run but should continue to operate.
• D)the market price will rise in the short run to increase profits.

Realize the importance of specialization and how it affects productivity.

Understand the role of incentives and property rights in economic systems.

Recognize the implications of opportunity costs beyond monetary terms.

Identify the principles behind economic structures, resource ownership, and coordination of economic activities.

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