Suppose that a firm has fixed costs of $20,000 and variable costs of $30,000. The firm is currently making $40,000 in revenue. Should this firm shut down in the short run? [Select] Should this firm shut down in the long run? ✓ [Select] It is impossible to tell with the given information The firm should continue to operate in the long run The firm should shutdown in the long run

Suppose that a firm has fixed costs of $20,000 and variable costs of $30,000. The firm is currently making $40,000 in revenue. Should this firm shut down in the short run? [Select] Should this firm shut down in the long run? ✓ [Select] It is impossible to tell with the given information The firm should continue to operate in the long run The firm should shutdown in the long run

Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305585126

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter14: Firms In Competitive Markets

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4PA

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