A Firm Is Currently Producing at the Rate of Output

question 56

Multiple Choice

A firm is currently producing at the rate of output at which total revenues just cover its total variable costs. If demand falls, the firm should

• A) lower both price and its rate of output.
• B) shut down.
• C) increase its rate of output to make up for the lower price.
• D) not change its rate of output because it is still covering its variable costs.

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