If, for a Given Output Level, a Perfectly Competitive Firm's

question 153

Multiple Choice

If, for a given output level, a perfectly competitive firm's price is less than its average variable cost, the firm

• A)is earning a profit.
• B)should shut down.
• C)should increase output.
• D)should increase price.

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