In the Short Run, a Perfectly Competitive Firm Will Continue

question 218

Multiple Choice

In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm will continue to produce even though it might experience an economic loss if

• A) the market price exceeds the average variable cost.
• B) the market price exceeds the average fixed cost.
• C) total cost exceeds marginal cost.
• D) total revenue exceeds total costs.

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