If a Perfectly Competitive Firm Finds That Price Is Less

question 18

Multiple Choice

If a perfectly competitive firm finds that price is less than its ATC,then the firm

• A) will raise its price to increase its economic profit.
• B) will lower its price to increase its economic profit.
• C) is making an economic profit.
• D) is incurring an economic loss.
• E) is making zero economic profit.

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Definitions:

Operating Results

The outcome of a company's core business operations, indicating profitability or loss over a certain period.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used by governments and businesses for accounting purposes, which may or may not align with the calendar year.

Quarterly Reporting

The process of disclosing a company's financial performance and position every three months to stakeholders.

Permanent Loss

A loss that is not expected to be recovered in the future and has a lasting effect on asset value.