Question 1
In the short run
◦ all firms that earn a loss will shut down.
◦ if current firms are earning a profit, new firms will enter the industry.
◦ firms act to minimize losses or maximize profits.
◦ All of these are correct.
Question 2
Refer to Scenario 9.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
SCENARIO 9.1: Amy borrowed $20,000 from her parents to open a bagel shop. She pays her parents a 5% yearly return on the money they lent her. Her other yearly fixed costs equal $9,000. Her variable costs equal $30,000. In her first year, Amy sold 40,000 dozen at a price of $1.50 per dozen.
Refer to Scenario 9.1. Amy's total fixed costs equal
◦ $1,000.
◦ $9,000.
◦ $10,000.
◦ $21,000.