Suppose That, at the Current Level of Output, a Firm

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose that, at the current level of output, a firm in a perfectly competitive market is producing at a level such that price exceeds marginal cost, P > MC. Marginal cost is normally shaped (U-shaped) . The firm:

• A)is currently maximizing profit since it is charging a price higher than marginal cost.
• B)could increase profit by lowering the level of output.
• C)could increase profit by increasing the level of output.
• D)cannot increase profit without raising price.

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