Profits are maximized at the output at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue. If the market price falls below the minimum average variable cost: a. the firm should produce less. b. the firm should produce more. c. the firm should shut down. d. none of the above

Profits are maximized at the output at which marginal cost equals marginal revenue. If the market price falls below the minimum average variable cost: a. the firm should produce less. b. the firm should produce more. c. the firm should shut down. d. none of the above

Microeconomics A Contemporary Intro

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Chapter8: An Introduction To Perfect Competition

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