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question 19

Multiple Choice

In Figure 23.3, diagram "a" presents the cost curves that are relevant to a firm's production decision, and diagram "b" shows the market demand and supply curves for the market.Use both diagrams to answer the following question: In Figure 23.3, if market demand is at D1, the firm should

• A) Leave the market.
• B) Produce q1.
• C) Shut down.
• D) Do any of the above depending on the position of the AVC and the length of the time period.

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