Figure 13-3 Figure 13-3 Shows Short-Run Cost and Demand

question 96

Multiple Choice

Figure 13-3 Figure 13-3 shows short-run cost and demand curves for a monopolistically competitive firm in the footwear market.
-Refer to Figure 13-3.Which of the following statements describes the best course of action for the firm depicted in the diagram?

• A)The firm should exit the industry because its price is less than its average total cost.
• B)The firm should minimize its losses by producing Q_y units and charging a price of P₀.
• C)The firm should minimize its losses by producing Q_y units and charging a price of P₂.
• D)The firm should minimize its losses by producing Q_y units and charging a price of P₁.

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