In the Short Run, a Firm Operating in a Competitive

question 386

Multiple Choice

In the short run, a firm operating in a competitive industry will shut down if price is

• A)less than average total cost.
• B)less than average variable cost.
• C)greater than average variable cost but less than average total cost.
• D)greater than marginal cost.

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