If the Market Price Is Lower Than a Perfectly Competitive

question 183

Multiple Choice

If the market price is lower than a perfectly competitive firm's average total cost,the firm will

• A) immediately shut down.
• B) continue to produce if the price exceeds the average fixed cost.
• C) continue to produce if the price exceeds the average variable cost.
• D) shut down if the price exceeds the average fixed cost.
• E) shut down if the price is less than the average fixed cost.

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