A Monopolistically Competitive Firm Is Operating at a Short-Run Level

question 91

Multiple Choice

A monopolistically competitive firm is operating at a short-run level of output where price is $21, average total cost is $15, marginal cost is $13, and marginal revenue is $13. In the short run this firm should

• A)reduce product price.
• B)increase the level of output.
• C)decrease the level of output.
• D)not change the level of output.

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