A firm will shut down in the short run if

A. fixed costs exceed revenues.
B. variable costs exceed revenues.
C. total costs exceed revenues.
D. it is suffering a loss.


Answer: B

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A. Unemployment would increase as firms lay off workers. B. Firms would hire more workers. C. All workers prior to the wage increase would now earn at least $10.10 per hour. D. Some workers would leave the labor market.

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