Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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The correct option in case of the short run profit maximizing firm is to be determined.
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A company produces at an output level where marginal cost is equal to marginal revenue
and has the following revenue and cost levels:
Total revenue = $1,450
Total cost = $1,500
Total variable cost = $1,300
What would you suggest?
a. Shut down.
b. Continue to produce because the loss is less than the total fixed cost.
c. Increase production to lower the marginal cost.
e. Raise the price.
II.
At current long-run production levels, the marginal revenue of a competitive firm is $15 and
the marginal cost of the firm is $15. If the market is perfectly competitive, the firm should
a. cut back on production.
b. stop production all together.
c. produce more.
d. continue producing at current levels.
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typical firm operating in a
monopolistically competitive industry:
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question. Which of the following
statements is correct?
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There are 38 nearly identical ABC stores within a one-mile radius in Waikiki. The combined size of these 38 stores allows ABC to offer large quantities at favorable prices.
a. ABC gained market power through
economies of scale
government protection
control of an important input
.
b. ABC’s market power
does
does not
guarantee that the firm makes an economic profit.
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