A Firm Is Currently Operating Where the MC of the Last

question 156

Multiple Choice

A firm is currently operating where the MC of the last unit produced is $84, and the MR of this unit is $70. What would you advise this firm to do?

• A) Shut down.
• B) Increase output.
• C) Stay at its current output.
• D) Decrease output.
• E) Decrease price.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than competitors, leading to more efficient international trade.

Comparative Advantage

A principle in international trade that suggests a country should export goods in which it is more efficient and import those in which it is less efficient, compared to other countries.

Opportunity Cost

The act of selecting one alternative leads to the loss of possible gains that could have been obtained from other options.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient trade possibilities.