In the Short Run, a Perfectly Competitive Firm Will Always

question 141

Multiple Choice

In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm will always shut down if total revenue is ____ at all positive output levels.

• A) less than total cost
• B) less than total cost but greater than variable cost
• C) less than total cost but greater than fixed cost
• D) greater than fixed cost
• E) less than variable cost

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Definitions:

Financial Incentives

Monetary rewards or benefits offered to influence the behavior or actions of individuals or organizations, such as bonuses, subsidies, or tax credits.

Contract Employees

Outside workers who are hired by a firm to perform specific predetermined tasks for a company and who are paid by the job.

Permanent Employees

Individuals employed on an ongoing basis, typically with full-time hours and benefits.

Full-Time

Employment status where individuals work the full number of hours defined as standard by their employer, typically around 35 to 40 hours a week.