Which of the Following Does Not Characterize a Perfectly Competitive

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize a perfectly competitive firm that has shut down in the short run?

• A)total revenue equals zero
• B)variable costs equal zero
• C)the firm suffers a loss
• D)fixed cost is positive
• E)fixed cost is zero

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