If a Firm Operating in a Competitive Industry Shuts Down

question 505

Multiple Choice

If a firm operating in a competitive industry shuts down in the short run, it can avoid paying

• A)fixed costs.
• B)variable costs.
• C)total costs.
• D)The firm must pay all its costs, even if it shuts down.

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