A Profit-Maximizing Firm Should Shut Down in the Short Run

question 23

Multiple Choice

A profit-maximizing firm should shut down in the short run if:

• A) price is greater than marginal cost.
• B) total revenue is less than total variable cost.
• C) the firm is earning less than a normal rate of return.
• D) the firm is not able to cover its overhead expenses.
• E) marginal cost is higher than average cost.

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