Below the Short-Run Shutdown Price, the Firm

question 181

Multiple Choice

Below the short-run shutdown price, the firm

• A) is earning positive economic profits.
• B) is earning negative economic profits.
• C) is making a normal rate of return on its capital investment.
• D) may be earning a positive or negative economic profits depending upon costs.

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