If a Perfectly Competitive Firm's Price Is Above Its Average

question 178

Multiple Choice

If a perfectly competitive firm's price is above its average total cost, the firm

• A)is earning a profit.
• B)should shut down.
• C)is incurring a loss.
• D)is breaking even.

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