If Firms Believe That a Downturn in Sales and Output

question 327

Multiple Choice

If firms believe that a downturn in sales and output is temporary and that increased output will be needed in the future, they may choose to

• A) fire all their workers.
• B) sell off the plant.
• C) close a plant permanently.
• D) reassign their workers to different jobs.

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