A Profit-Maximizing Firm Should Shut Down in the Short Run

question 181

Multiple Choice

A profit-maximizing firm should shut down in the short run if the average revenue it receives is less than

• A)average variable cost.
• B)average total cost.
• C)average fixed cost.
• D)marginal cost.

Identify the characteristics of different goods (normal, inferior, substitutes, and complements) based on their income and cross-price elasticities.

Examine the impact of elasticity on labor supply and demand, including the effects of wage changes.

Understand the concept of supply elasticity and how to calculate it using the midpoint formula.

Analyze how elasticity affects government tax revenue and the burden of taxes on producers and consumers.

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Definitions:

Monopsonistic Employer

A labor market condition where a single employer significantly controls the market for workers and can dictate terms of employment.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers where no single participant can significantly influence price.

MRP of Labor

Marginal Revenue Product of Labor; the additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of labor.

Monopsonist

A market condition where there is only one buyer for a particular product or service, giving that buyer significant power over prices.