Assume That All Firms in This Industry Have Identical Cost

question 55

Multiple Choice

Assume that all firms in this industry have identical cost functions.
Firms in this industry will shut down if the price is

• A)higher in the short run than in the long run.
• B)less than or equal to $15.
• C)less than or equal to $10.
• D)less than or equal to $5.

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