Economics Chapter on Perfect Competition
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What occurs when total product is falling due to negative marginal product?

  • Total product is increasing at an increasing rate.
  • Total product is increasing but at a decreasing rate.
  • Total product is falling. (correct)
  • Marginal product is increasing.

    • What is the primary issue associated with dis economies of scale?

  • Higher unit costs (correct)
  • Greater flexibility in operations
  • Reduced complexity in processes
  • Increased market share

    • In which stage does the total product increase at a decreasing rate?

  • Stage One
  • Stage Two (correct)
  • Stage Three
  • None of the above

    • What is the relationship between diminishing marginal returns and hiring more workers in a business?

    <p>Eventually, additional workers may decrease total product.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of dis economies of scale typically affect a company's competitiveness?

    <p>It may reduce their market share.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to average costs when a business experiences diseconomies of scale?

    <p>Average costs start to increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of nominal and real values, how do they differ?

    <p>Real values are abstract and consider price level changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one cause of diseconomies of scale related to workforce management?

    <p>Alienation and loss of morale among workers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the selling price in a perfectly competitive market?

    <p>The market equilibrium price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the real value as the price level increases over time?

    <p>The real value tends to decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why will a producer not sell goods at a price higher than the market price?

    <p>Consumers can find alternatives at a lower price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the price level tripled between 2002 and 2010, what is the real value of $200 in 2010 compared to 2002 prices?

    <p>$66</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario depicts the point of productive efficiency?

    <p>At the minimum efficient scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically happens to business operations as a firm increases in size?

    <p>Coordination becomes more challenging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the demand curve for a single producer in perfect competition appear?

    <p>Horizontal line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential to convert nominal values to real values when comparing budgets over different years?

    <p>To account for changes in purchasing power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the principal-agent problem complicate large businesses?

    <p>It creates difficulties in assessing manager performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the substitution effect related to demand?

    <p>Consumers switch to different products when one becomes more expensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major reason larger organizations can suffer from inefficiencies?

    <p>Inflexibility due to complex processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes stage three of the total product curve?

    <p>Marginal product is negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT a shifter of demand?

    <p>Change in the price of the product itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical characteristic of smaller businesses compared to larger ones?

    <p>Greater agility and adaptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should businesses consider when hiring additional workers according to marginal returns?

    <p>Diminishing returns may set in after a certain point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If $100 in 2002 is compared to $200 in 2010, why can direct comparison be misleading?

    <p>Changes in the price level need to be considered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an increase in consumer income have on the demand for normal goods?

    <p>Demand increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is monitoring productivity more expensive in a larger firm?

    <p>Increased complexity makes oversight harder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would likely happen to the demand for ice cream on a hot day?

    <p>Demand would shift to the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proportion of time do managers in large organizations typically spend in meetings and writing reports according to the example?

    <p>Up to 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law of diminishing marginal utility?

    <p>Each additional unit consumed offers less satisfaction than the last</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of dis economies of scale?

    <p>Increased efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to happen if workers feel alienated in a large organization?

    <p>Productivity may decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the demand for ice cream if the price of candy bars increases?

    <p>Increases, as candy bars are substitutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the law of large numbers suggest regarding large businesses?

    <p>They tend to become overly complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of diseconomies of scale affecting operational costs?

    <p>Increased costs from bureaucratic processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would a business not sell at a lower price than the market price?

    <p>They can sell all produced goods at the market price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If nominal values are the prices in current money, what can be said about real values?

    <p>They reflect historical price levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship exists between the number of workers and diminishing returns?

    <p>Initially more workers may increase productivity, but this can change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an inferior good?

    <p>Fast food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the demand curve to shift to the left?

    <p>Decrease in consumer preferences for the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents the equilibrium price in a market?

    <p>The price determined by the intersection of supply and demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would NOT cause a shift in the demand curve?

    <p>A change in the price of the good itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct formula to calculate the inflation rate using CPI values?

    <p>New CPI - Old CPI / Old CPI × 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the CPI in year 1 is 100 and in year 2 it is 125, what is the inflation rate?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common misconception when calculating the inflation rate using CPI?

    <p>Simply subtracting the two CPI values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the CPI was 80 in year 1 and 100 in year 2, what is the inflation rate?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When calculating inflation rate for years other than the base year, what must you do?

    <p>Use specific calculations based on provided CPI values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If CPI in year 1 is 125 and in year 2 is 150, what is the correct inflation rate?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inflation rate from a base year CPI of 100 to a CPI of 115 in the following year?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you make an accurate inflation calculation between two years?

    <p>Calculate using either market baskets or CPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of the base year in CPI calculations?

    <p>The year used for comparison with future years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a form of subsidy discussed?

    <p>Direct financial aid to consumers purchasing goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a CPI of 80 in year 1 leads to 100 in year 2, how is this percentage derived?

    <p>Increase of $20 over $80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does inflation have on purchasing power?

    <p>Decreases purchasing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was indicated as an ineffective method to calculate CPI changes across different years?

    <p>Subtracting cited values directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic premise of the law of diminishing marginal returns?

    <p>There is a point where adding more variable resources leads to decreased additional output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of production, which term refers to resources that do not change as production increases?

    <p>Fixed resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point does diminishing marginal returns begin to manifest according to the content?

    <p>After hiring the third worker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the relationship between inputs and outputs in production?

    <p>There are both fixed and variable resources that affect production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the total product as more workers are added past a certain point?

    <p>Total product begins to decrease as marginal returns diminish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is marginal product in production terms?

    <p>The increase in output from hiring an additional worker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes what occurs when a pizza restaurant hires three workers?

    <p>They utilize specialization and produce more than two workers alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What signifies the transition into negative marginal returns?

    <p>When the marginal product becomes zero or negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the distinction between short run and long run in production?

    <p>Short run deals with fixed resources while long run considers both fixed and variable resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a fixed resource in a pizza production setting?

    <p>Ovens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation exemplifies the benefit of specialization?

    <p>Two workers dividing up tasks to increase total production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does hiring a sixth worker have on pizza production according to the example?

    <p>It leads to a decrease in total output.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stage one of returns indicate in the production process?

    <p>Marginal product is increasing due to specialization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when a pizza company effectively utilizes specialization among two workers?

    <p>Output is effectively doubled compared to one worker's effort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource increases in quantity as production escalates?

    <p>Workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a subsidy from the government to producers?

    <p>To reduce the cost of production and encourage output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a subsidy is introduced, what happens to the supply curve?

    <p>It shifts outward to the right, indicating an increase in supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the equilibrium price when a subsidy is implemented?

    <p>It decreases as supply expands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the vertical distance between the two supply curves in a subsidy diagram represent?

    <p>The amount of the subsidy per unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the CPI increases from 50 to 75, what is the inflation rate?

    <p>33.33%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a subsidy ultimately benefit consumers in the market?

    <p>Through a decrease in market prices due to increased supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a government subsidy is ineffective, what might be a potential outcome?

    <p>The total quantity supplied could decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the transmission mechanism play in understanding subsidies?

    <p>It explains how subsidies lower prices for consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is likely to happen to the quantity supplied when a subsidy is introduced?

    <p>It increases due to lower production costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which market scenario illustrates an effective subsidy application?

    <p>Producers expand their output and reduce prices for consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the government's budget when subsidies are implemented?

    <p>The budget may strain due to continual funding of subsidies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a subsidy scenario mentioned?

    <p>Subsidies for biofuel production to support farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a subsidy on an industry suffering losses, such as the steel industry?

    <p>It can provide temporary relief and support for recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for firm C to continue production despite making losses?

    <p>To cover variable costs and minimize losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should firms in perfect competition consider shutting down?

    <p>When average revenue is less than average variable cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinction between the shutdown condition and the breakeven condition?

    <p>The breakeven condition indicates no losses but not necessarily profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if average revenue equals average variable cost?

    <p>The firm can be indifferent to continuing or shutting down operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which firm's losses would decrease by continuing production?

    <p>Firm C, able to cover variable costs while minimizing fixed costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the exit of loss-making firms have on the market price?

    <p>Market price increases as supply decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition must be satisfied for a firm to maintain production in the short run despite losses?

    <p>Average revenue must at least cover variable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential outcome for firm C if other firms exit the market?

    <p>Normal or super normal profits due to reduced supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the average revenue equal when a firm makes normal profit?

    <p>Average cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If average revenue is greater than average variable cost but less than average total cost, what should a firm do?

    <p>Continue production in the short run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a perfectly competitive market, what do firms perceive regarding average revenue?

    <p>Firms have no control over their average revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a firm shuts down when average revenue equals average variable cost?

    <p>The firm loses the ability to cover any costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication if a firm's average revenue is less than average cost?

    <p>The firm may still operate as it covers variable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do firms respond to an increase in market price after some firms exit the industry?

    <p>They increase production to benefit from higher prices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the demand for inferior goods when income decreases?

    <p>Demand increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a decrease in the price of resources on the supply curve?

    <p>The supply curve shifts to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the scenario when quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied?

    <p>Shortage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a positive change in technology affect the supply curve?

    <p>It causes the supply curve to shift to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason the price of ice cream does not shift the supply or demand curve?

    <p>Price only causes movements along the curves, not shifts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following would likely increase the supply of ice cream?

    <p>An increase in the number of ice cream sellers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increase in demand for ice cream result in, assuming supply remains constant?

    <p>Increase in both price and quantity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can cause the supply curve to shift to the left?

    <p>Imposition of taxes on producers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If consumers believe that future prices of ice cream will rise, what is likely to happen to current demand?

    <p>Current demand will increase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in a free market when prices are initially set too high?

    <p>Price will naturally fall to reach equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a subsidy given to ice cream producers?

    <p>It increases the supply of ice cream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an increase in the number of sellers in a market typically affect supply?

    <p>Supply increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a scenario where ice cream proves detrimental to health, what would be the expected market response?

    <p>Demand would decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does an increase in consumer incomes generally have on demand for normal goods?

    <p>Demand for normal goods increases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition allows a firm to continue producing despite making subnormal profits?

    <p>Average revenue covers average variable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a firm's average revenue is less than its average variable cost?

    <p>The firm will likely shut down operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what point does a perfectly competitive firm maximize profits?

    <p>Where marginal cost equals marginal revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by a box labeled as subnormal profit in a firm's cost diagram?

    <p>The firm has a loss less than its fixed costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in a perfectly competitive market when several firms start experiencing subnormal profits?

    <p>Some firms will exit the industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for a firm to identify where marginal cost cuts its average cost curve?

    <p>To determine optimal output level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the shutdown condition in a competitive market?

    <p>It indicates when firms cannot cover variable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the intersection of marginal cost with average cost curves at their minimum point signify?

    <p>The firm is breaking even</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a firm continues production while incurring losses, what condition must still be satisfied?

    <p>Average revenue must cover average variable costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it imply if a firm's average cost is rising while marginal cost is below it?

    <p>The firm may be moving toward diseconomies of scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of subsidies to consumers?

    <p>Lower prices due to government funding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for governments to provide subsidies?

    <p>To eliminate competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effect of a subsidy on consumer prices largely depends on which factor?

    <p>Price elasticity of demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a potential downside of a subsidy?

    <p>Overdependence of firms on state support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which evaluation point questions the effectiveness of subsidies?

    <p>Does the subsidy meet its intended goals?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a justification for subsidies related to market failure?

    <p>Making essential services more affordable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the elasticity of demand influence the impact of a subsidy?

    <p>It influences the extent of price decrease observed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When questioning the cost of a subsidy, what key factor should be considered?

    <p>The long-term financial impact on taxpayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could signify government failure due to subsidies?

    <p>Unintended negative consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue regarding the effectiveness of a subsidy for childcare?

    <p>It may be ineffective if the problem lies on the supply side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of goods do governments often subsidize to achieve social goals?

    <p>Merit goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about subsidies is true?

    <p>They can lead to government spending challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential long-term benefit of subsidizing apprenticeships?

    <p>Increase in the economy's productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a subsidy fail to achieve its economic aims?

    <p>Subsidy amounts are insufficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the inflation rate when prices increase from $40 to $60?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company should shut down its operations to minimize losses based on the provided data?

    <p>Company A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is best described by indicating how prices change relative to a specific time period?

    <p>Inflation Rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the inflation rate measure?

    <p>The percent change in prices over a specific period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Company B chooses to continue production, what is their loss?

    <p>$100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the base year represented by in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

    <p>The year set to have an index number of 100.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor do some companies weigh when deciding to continue production despite losses?

    <p>Customer loyalty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would Company C's loss be if it continued producing rather than shutting down?

    <p>$90,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a good's price in 2016 was $240, what does the CPI of 240 signify relative to the base year prices?

    <p>Prices increased 140% since the base year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method did the explanation provide to calculate inflation for the period between 2008 and 2009?

    <p>Applying CPI data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a CPI value of 60 indicate about prices in that year relative to the base year?

    <p>Prices are lower by 40% compared to the base year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the total cost for Company A if they continue production?

    <p>$200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would the CPI be for the base year?

    <p>100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a firm decides to shut down, what is the primary cost they still have to pay?

    <p>Fixed costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation for CPI, what is the numerator?

    <p>The price of the market basket in the year being evaluated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for companies to continue operations even while making losses?

    <p>Anticipation of future profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a CPI of 10 indicate about prices in 1914 compared to the base year?

    <p>Prices were 90% lower than in the base year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Calculating CPI involves which of the following steps?

    <p>Dividing the value of the market basket in the current year by the base year, then multiplying by 100.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a significant role in determining whether to produce or shut down for firms?

    <p>Revenue and Costs Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the overall decision made regarding whether to stay or leave the industry?

    <p>Evaluating overall losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the CPI for a year is 180, what does this imply?

    <p>Prices have increased by 80% since the base year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Consumer Price Index important?

    <p>It helps in measuring inflation by tracking price changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the adjustment to long-run losses in perfect competition typically involve?

    <p>Leftward shift of the supply curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the revenue of Company B indicated in the given data?

    <p>$120,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year has a CPI that indicates a price increase of 30% since the base year?

    <p>1990</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To find the inflation rate from one year to the next, which calculation method would be appropriate?

    <p>Subtract the CPI of the previous year from the CPI of the current year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the CPI is greater than 100?

    <p>Prices have increased since the base year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a CPI of 110 in 2001 indicate about prices compared to the base year?

    <p>Prices increased by 10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the market basket value in 1999 was $40, what would the CPI be?

    <p>80</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the year 2002, if the market basket was valued at $60, what is the CPI?

    <p>120</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what case would the CPI be below 100?

    <p>When the market basket value is less than the base year value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the CPI for the base year is true?

    <p>The CPI is always 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2004, with a market basket value of $100 compared to a base year value of $50, what is the CPI?

    <p>200</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred if the CPI for a year is 90?

    <p>Prices are 10% lower than in the base year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean if a CPI calculation results in a figure higher than 100?

    <p>Prices have increased since the base year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the CPI for 2011 with a market basket value of $92 and a base year value of $80?

    <p>Divide $92 by $80 and multiply by 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the CPI for the year 2012 if the market basket increased from $80 to $100?

    <p>125</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What CPI indicates a market basket value that is exactly half of the base year value?

    <p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the CPI for the year 2008 if the market basket value was $75?

    <p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For 2013, if the market basket value rose from $80 to $120, what is the CPI?

    <p>150</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does having a market basket of $60 with a base year of $80 affect the CPI?

    <p>Prices will be considered lower than the base year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Perfect Competition and the Shutdown Condition

    • Perfect Competition: Selling price is determined by market equilibrium (intersection of market demand and supply curves).
    • Individual Producer's Demand: The demand curve for a single producer under perfect competition is horizontal at the market price.
    • No Higher/Lower Pricing: Sellers cannot sell above market price, and won't sell below it; due to perfect knowledge and numerous sellers.

    Short-Run vs. Long-Run Production

    • Fixed Resources: Some resources (like a pizza oven) don't change with increased production.
    • Variable Resources: Resources that change with production (workers, ingredients).
    • Short Run: At least one fixed resource exists.
    • Long Run: All resources are variable.

    Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns

    • Increasing Output with Workers: Initially, adding workers increases output significantly due to specialization.
    • Decreasing Marginal Returns: As more workers are added, the additional output generated by each additional worker diminishes.
    • Stages of Returns:
      • Stage 1: Marginal product increases (specialization dominates).
      • Stage 2: Marginal product decreases (diminishing returns).
      • Stage 3: Marginal product is negative (too many workers).

    Subsidies

    • Definition: Government payments to suppliers, reducing production costs, and encouraging increased output.
    • Diagrammatic Impact: Subsidies cause supply curve to shift to the right; leading to lower market equilibrium price and higher quantity.
    • Evaluation:
      • Effectiveness: Questions whether the subsidy achieves its aim.
      • Efficiency: Impacts on productivity and potential over-dependence of businesses.
      • Costs: Cost of subsidies and whether they benefit consumers or taxpayers.
      • Market Failure Correction: Whether subsidy effectively corrects market failures (ex: child care affordability).
      • Government Failure Risk: Unforeseen consequences associated with subsidies.

    Real vs. Nominal Values

    • Nominal Value: Current market price or value.
    • Real Value: Value of a nominal amount adjusted for changes in price level over time (compared to a base year).
    • Conversion to Real Value: Real value is always lower than nominal value if price level has risen.

    Inflation

    • Inflation Rate: Shows the percentage change in prices over a specific period.
    • Index Numbers (e.g., CPI): Show how prices change since a base year.
    • Base Year: A given year (e.g., 1982-84), assigned a value of 100; relative to other years.
    • Calculating CPI: (Price of Market Basket in given year / Price of Market Basket in base year) * 100

    Shutdown Condition

    • Minimizing Losses: Firms decide to shut down when they can minimize losses by ceasing operations versus continuing.
    • Shutdown Condition: Average revenue (AR) is less than average variable cost (AVC).
    • Continued Production: If AR is equal to or greater than AVC, a firm should continue producing in the short run.
    • Normal Profit: If AR is equal to average cost (AC), the firm is earning normal profit.
    • Super/Subnormal Profit: If AR is greater / less than AC, the firm is earning super/subnormal profit.

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