Author Question: Which of the following does not characterize a perfectly competitive firm that has shut down in the ... (Read 17 times)

misspop

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
Which of the following does not characterize a perfectly competitive firm that has shut down in the short run?
 a. total revenue equals zero
  b. variable costs equal zero
  c. the firm suffers a loss
  d. fixed cost is positive
  e. fixed cost is zero

Question 2

Irving R. Associates is granted a patent for a new product for which there are no close substitutes. Which of the following must be true at the profit-maximizing quantity?
 a. Price is equal to marginal cost.
  b. Average revenue is equal to marginal cost.
  c. Marginal revenue is positive.
  d. Marginal revenue is less than marginal cost.
  e. Price is greater than average revenue.



jackie

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library