Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134078779
Author: Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1.5P
To determine
The fixed cost.
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(1) Use the graph to answer the question below. The quantity is measured in thousands of units.
What will this firm decide to do in the long run?
A-It will stay in the market because the price is above its AVC at its profit-maximizing output.
B-It will leave the market because the price is below its ATC at its profit-maximizing output.
C-It will increase its price to point B to earn normal profit.
D-It will increase its output until its profit-maximizing output level is equal to B.
E-Insufficient data to determine.
(2) A dairy farmer is operating in a perfectly competitive market. The market price for milk is between the farmer's average variable cost and average total cost at the profit-maximizing level of output. What will the farmer do?
A-Produce more milk. B-Produce less milk. C-Shut down in the short run. D-Operate in the short run and leave the industry in the long run. E-Insufficient information to determine
(3) A firm operating in a perfectly competitive market cannot…
When will a business shut-down in the short-run?
Bob's lawn mowing service is a profit maximizing, competitive firm. Bob mows lawns for $27 each. His total cost each day is $280, of which $30 is a fixed cost. He mows 10 lawns a day. What can you say about Bob's economic and accounting profits in the short run ?
A. Economic profits are minus $10 and accounting profits are $20
B.Economic profits are $20 and accounting profits are minus $10
C. None
Which one?
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