Which of the following is not an option for a perfectly competitive firm that suffers short-run losses?

A) reducing the use of variable factors B) shutting down
C) raising price D) reducing production

C

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Refer to Figure 5-2. The size of marginal external costs can be determined by

A) S2 + S1 at each output level. B) the supply curve S1. C) the supply curve S2. D) S2 - S1 at each output level.

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Assume a perfectly competitive firm is producing a level of output at which MR < MC. What should the firm do to maximize its profits?

A) The firm should do nothing — it wants to maximize the difference between MR and MC in order to maximize its profits. B) The firm should decrease output. C) The firm should increase price. D) The firm should increase output.

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