In the short run, a perfectly competitive firm's production decision aims to maximize profits at the production rate where P = MR = MC.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

If an extra unit brings in more revenue than it costs to produce, it is adding to total profit. Hence a competitive firm wants to expand the rate of production to the point where price (MR) is equal to MC.

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