a)
Shut down point in the short run.
a)
Answer to Problem 1CYU
Point F is the shutdown point. The firm shut down immediately when the marginal cost curve cuts the
Explanation of Solution
A firm will continuously produce when the marginal cost is less than the average variable cost but firmly stop its production when the marginal cost equates average variable.
Introduction:
In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the
b)
The firm operates in the short run despite sustaining a loss.
b)
Answer to Problem 1CYU
Point A where the firm operates in the short run despite sustaining a loss.
Explanation of Solution
At the Y output level, the firm sustains in the market despite the loss and at this level, marginal cost is higher than the average variable cost and price is less than the average variable cost.
Introduction:
In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the average total cost will be U-shaped whereas the marginal cost curve would be swoosh shaped. The average total cost curve would be above the average variable cost. The marginal cost curve cuts the average total cost at its minimum level.
c)
The firm operates while making a profit.
c)
Answer to Problem 1CYU
Point B is where the firm operates while making a profit.
Explanation of Solution
Firms earn profit where marginal cost is less than average variable cost. At this level, marginal cost is rising but the average cost curve is decreasing.
Introduction:
In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the average total cost will be U-shaped whereas the marginal cost curve would be swoosh shaped. The average total cost curve would be above the average variable cost. The marginal cost curve cuts the average total cost at its minimum level.
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