The Supply Curve of a Price-Taker Firm in the Short

question 48

Multiple Choice

The supply curve of a price-taker firm in the short run is the

• A) firm's average variable cost curve.
• B) portion of the firm's average total cost curve that lies above average variable cost curve.
• C) portion of the firm's marginal cost curve that lies above average variable cost curve.
• D) firm's marginal revenue curve.

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Definitions:

Expense Recognition Principle

An accounting principle that states expenses should be recognized in the same period as the revenues they helped to generate, ensuring financial statements accurately reflect business performance.

Expenses

The costs incurred by a business in the process of earning revenue, including operations, maintenance, and administrative costs.

Revenues

The total income generated from normal business operations and other activities, before any expenses are subtracted.

Cash Basis

An accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses only when cash is exchanged.