In the short run, a profit-maximizing firm's decision to produce should be guided by whether
A) its total revenue exceeds its fixed cost. B) its total revenue covers its variable cost.
C) it makes a profit. D) its marginal profit is maximized.
B
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Which of the following statements is true?
A) Cultural and geographical conditions of a nation can be considered proximate causes of prosperity. B) Stock of human capital and the geography of a nation can be considered fundamental causes of prosperity. C) Stock of human capital and physical capital available to a nation can be considered proximate causes of prosperity. D) Stock of human capital and the geography of a nation can be considered proximate causes of prosperity.
Automatic stabilizers decrease the impact of a recession on the level of economic activity because they
A) reduce the interest rate and so allow firms to increase their level of investment. B) mean disposable income does not change by as much as real GDP. C) increase taxes so the budget is always balanced. D) raise the exchange rate so U.S. exports become more attractive to foreigners. E) increase the quantity of money in circulation.