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jrubin

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Assume that price exceeds average variable cost over the relevant range of demand.
 
  If a monopolistically competitive firm is producing at an output where marginal revenue is 111.11 and marginal cost is 118, then to maximize profits the firm should increase its output.

Question 2

If a perfectly competitive firm's price is above its average total cost, the firm
 
  A) is incurring a loss. B) should shut down. C) is earning a profit. D) is breaking even.


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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

C



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