If a Competitive Firm Is in Short-Run Equilibrium,then

question 60

Multiple Choice

If a competitive firm is in short-run equilibrium,then

• A) profits equal zero.
• B) it will not operate at a loss.
• C) an increase in its fixed cost will have no effect on profit.
• D) an increase in its fixed cost will have no effect on output.

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