Exhibit 8-13 Price and cost per unit curves
In Exhibit 8-13, if the price is P3, the firm will
A. produce Q3 and earn an economic profit.
B. produce Q3 and incur a loss in the short run.
C. produce Q3 and earn zero economic profit.
D. decide not to produce any output to minimize the loss.
Answer: B
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