If your firm is producing a good at a level where marginal revenue equals marginal cost, and price is greater than average total cost, your firm:

A. should shut down and suffer a loss equal to your fixed costs.
B. is earning an economic profit greater than zero.
C. should decrease output.
D. should increase output.


Answer: B

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