Figure 13-7 Figure 13-7 Shows Short-Run Cost and Demand

question 136

Multiple Choice

Figure 13-7 Figure 13-7 shows short-run cost and demand curves for a monopolistically competitive firm in the footwear market.
-Refer to Figure 13-7. 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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