A firm is currently producing at the rate of output at which total revenues just cover its total variable costs. If demand falls, the firm should
A. not change its rate of output because it is still covering its variable costs.
B. shut down.
C. lower both price and its rate of output.
D. increase its rate of output to make up for the lower price.
Answer: B
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