In the Short Run,a Firm Will Produce a Positive Amount

question 95

Multiple Choice

In the short run,a firm will produce a positive amount of output as long as _____

• A)price exceeds average variable cost.
• B)price exceeds marginal cost.
• C)price is less than average variable cost.
• D)average variable cost is less than average total cost.
• E)fixed cost exceeds total revenue.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount they receive due to market dynamics.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods demanded by consumers equals the quantity of goods supplied, resulting in market balance.

Legal Price

A price that is established by law or regulation, rather than determined by the market.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, reflecting the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods or services.