Refer to the information provided in Figure 13.5 below to answer the question that follows.


Refer to Figure 13.5. The Silver Exchange has a monopoly over the sale of solid silver walking sticks. The Silver Exchange has hired you as an economic consultant. You should advise this monopolist to
◦ shut down in the short run and exit the industry in the long run.
◦ produce in the short run and expand capacity in the long run.
◦ produce in the short run but exit the industry in the long run.
◦ shut down in the short run but expand capacity in the long run.