When Will a Firm Shut-Down Temporarily? When Do Firms Exit

question 53

Essay

When will a firm shut-down temporarily? When do firms exit an industry? Holding all else constant, is it ever the case that a firm will shut down in the short-run, but will find it profitable to stay in the long run?

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Definitions:

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