Which Statement Explains the Logic of the Profit-Maximization Rule for a Perfectly

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains the logic of the profit-maximization rule for a perfectly competitive firm?

• A) Since it must charge the market equilibrium price, the firm should produce and sell maximum output.
• B) The firm should choose the output level with a minimum ATC so that it earns maximum profit per unit of output.
• C) The firm should produce every unit of output that adds more to revenue than it adds to costs so that the firm captures all the available profit.
• D) The firm should reduce price by 1% for every 1% increase in output.

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