In the Short Run,if a Firm's Price Is Greater Than

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the short run,if a firm's price is greater than its AVC but less than its ATC,the firm should:

• A) shut down immediately because it is generating an economic loss.
• B) shut down temporarily because it is generating an economic loss.
• C) continue operating because it is generating an economic profit.
• D) continue operating even though it is generating an economic loss.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Retained Earnings

The opportunity cost for shareholders of having a company retain and reinvest earnings rather than distributing them as dividends, often approximated by the expected return on equity.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, typically on a quarterly basis, as decided by the board of directors.

Cost Of Capital

The necessary yield a business needs to achieve on investment endeavors to preserve its market capitalization and secure capital.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows or to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment.