A firm sells a product in a purely competitive market. The marginal cost of the product at the current output of 800 units is $3.50. The minimum possible average variable cost is $3.00. The market price of the product is $4.00. To maximize profits or minimize losses, the firm should:
A. Continue producing 800 units
B. Continue production, but produce less than 800 units
C. Increase production to more than 800 units
D. Shut down
C. Increase production to more than 800 units
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A) will not affect the quantity of dollars demanded. B) will lead to a decrease in the quantity of dollars demanded. C) will lead to an increase in the quantity of dollars demanded. D) can either lead to an increase or a decrease in the quantity of dollars demanded depending on the magnitude of the depreciation.
Refer to Figure 24-2. Ceteris paribus, an increase in the labor force would be represented by a movement from
A) SRAS1 to SRAS2. B) SRAS2 to SRAS1. C) point A to point B. D) point B to point A.
The MP curve indicates the relationship between ________ and the ________
A) taxes; price level B) the real interest rate; inflation rate C) monetary policy; IS curve D) all of the above E) none of the above
The primary function of the International Monetary Fund is
A) to provide loans only to private firms in developing countries. B) to make direct, irrevocable transfers of funds from wealthy nations to poor nations. C) to lend solely on the basis of a nation's relative poverty. D) to make loans aimed at promoting global stability and hence growth.