Suppose a Profit-Maximizing Firm in a Competitive Market Produces Rubber

question 551

Multiple Choice

Suppose a profit-maximizing firm in a competitive market produces rubber bands. When the market price for rubber bands falls below the minimum of its average total cost, but still lies above the minimum of average variable cost, in the short run the firm will

• A)experience losses but will continue to produce rubber bands.
• B)shut down.
• C)earn both economic and accounting profits.
• D)raise the price of its product.

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Local Market Adaptations

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Local Adaptations

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