For a Particular Competitive Firm, the Minimum Value of Average

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Multiple Choice

For a particular competitive firm, the minimum value of average variable cost (AVC) is $12 and is reached when 200 units of output are produced. For the same firm, the minimum value of average total cost (ATC) is $15 and is reached when 230 units of output are produced. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)In the short run, the firm will shut down if the price of its product is $14.
• B)In the long run, the firm will shut down if the price of its product is $11.
• C)For this firm, the minimum value of variable cost (VC) is $2,400.
• D)If the firm's fixed cost (FC) amounts to $500, then the firm cannot earn a positive profit unless the price of its product exceeds $16.

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Definitions:

BATNA

Optimal Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement; the best possible course of action that a party can pursue if negotiations break down and no agreement is achieved.

Modified Integrative Bargaining

A negotiation strategy that seeks collaborative solutions, blending competitive and cooperative approaches.

Distributive Bargaining

A negotiation strategy that views the resources as fixed and aims to divide them between parties, often resulting in a win-lose situation.

Integrative Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where all parties collaborate to find mutually beneficial solutions, focusing on the interests rather than the positions of the parties involved.