Suppose That Price Is Below the Minimum Average Total Cost

question 63

Multiple Choice

Suppose that price is below the minimum average total cost but above the minimum average variable cost. In the short run, a firm that is a price taker would:

• A) immediately shut down and get out of the industry.
• B) continue to produce a quantity such that marginal revenue equals marginal cost.
• C) shut down temporarily, in hopes of restarting in the near future.
• D) cut price and expand output in hopes of achieving economies of scale

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Definitions:

Unit Price

The cost per unit of a product or service, which allows for the comparison of costs across different units and quantities.

Inventory Models

Mathematical models and methodologies used to determine optimal inventory levels that balance holding costs with demand, to minimize overall costs.

Stockout

A situation where the inventory of a particular product is completely depleted.

Total Inventory Based Costs

Total Inventory Based Costs refer to the cumulative expenses associated with holding and managing inventory, including carrying costs, ordering costs, and shortage costs.