A Firm Will Shut Down in the Short Run When

question 314

Multiple Choice

A firm will shut down in the short run when

• A) price is below average total costs at all possible rates of output.
• B) price is below average variable costs at all possible rates of output.
• C) price is below marginal cost at all possible rates of output.
• D) it is making a loss.

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