If Average Total Cost > Average Variable Cost > Price

question 1

Multiple Choice

If average total cost > average variable cost > price, a profit maximizing firm in a perfectly competitive market should

• A) continue to produce its current output level.
• B) shut down in the short run.
• C) increase its output level to minimize its loss.
• D) none of the above

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