If the Price Is Below Average Total Cost,then in the Short

question 211

Multiple Choice

If the price is below average total cost,then in the short run a perfectly competitive firm should:

• A)shut down.
• B)continue to produce to minimize losses.
• C)raise price.
• D)There is not enough information given to answer this question.

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