If the Price Is Greater Than the Average Variable Cost

question 46

Multiple Choice

If the price is greater than the average variable cost and less than the average total cost at the profit-maximizing quantity of output in the short run,a perfectly competitive firm will:

• A)produce at an economic loss.
• B)produce at an economic profit.
• C)shut down production.
• D)produce more than the profit-maximizing quantity.

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Definitions:

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