If a firm cannot earn profits in the short run, it will shut down

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. A firm will operate at a loss if the loss incurred from production is less than the loss incurred from shutting down. Even if the firm shuts down, it still must pay its fixed costs because, in the short run, going out of business is not an option.

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A. True B. False C. Uncertain

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