If the Price Is Greater Than Average Total Cost at the Profit-Maximizing

question 160

Multiple Choice

If the price is greater than average total cost at the profit-maximizing quantity of output in the short run,a perfectly competitive firm will:

• A)continue to produce at a loss.
• B)produce at a profit.
• C)shut down production.
• D)reduce its fixed costs.

---

Definitions:

Basic Survival Needs

Fundamental requirements for human life, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.

Security Needs

Basic human requirements for safety and security, including physical safety, employment, resources, health, and property, as part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Social Needs

The human requirements for love, belonging, and affection that motivate behavior and play a major role in mental health.

Esteem Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the fourth level of human needs, focusing on self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others, and respect by others.