Let us assume you are a consultant of a firm. You realize that due to costs structures changes, the price of the firm is now below the average total cost, but this price is greater than the average varible cost. Your partner in the consulting business suggests you that to reduce output and reduce the price as well. Do you agree with this statement? Explain why you do or do not

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