Suppose that a firm in a competitive market has the following cost curves: PRICE 18 16 20132 0 ATC AVC 14 10 8 6 4 MC 2 1 2 3 5 QUANTITY Refer to Figure 14-1. If the market price rises above $13, the firm will earn O positive economic profits in the short run. negative economic profits in the short run but remain in business. negative economic profits and shut down. zero economic profits in the short run.

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Suppose that a firm in a competitive market has the following cost curves:
28
20
18
PRICE
16
14
+
6 432 10
13
8
6
4
MC
2
1
2
3
QUANTITY
ATC
AVC
Refer to Figure 14-1. If the market price rises above $13, the firm will earn
O positive economic profits in the short run.
○ negative economic profits in the short run but remain in business.
negative economic profits and shut down.
O zero economic profits in the short run.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that a firm in a competitive market has the following cost curves: 28 20 18 PRICE 16 14 + 6 432 10 13 8 6 4 MC 2 1 2 3 QUANTITY ATC AVC Refer to Figure 14-1. If the market price rises above $13, the firm will earn O positive economic profits in the short run. ○ negative economic profits in the short run but remain in business. negative economic profits and shut down. O zero economic profits in the short run.
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