If a perfectly competitive firm produces an output level at which price is less than marginal costs, then the firm should:
A. reduce output to earn greater profits or smaller losses.
B. leave its output level unchanged provided it is covering its variable cost.
C. expand output to earn greater profits or smaller losses.
D. raise its price.
Answer: A
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