Explain the fact that the short-run supply curve for a price taking firm is that segment of its marginal cost (MC) curvethat lies above the average variable cost curve. Show and explain clearly shut-down and break-even points on your diagram.

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Explain the fact that the short-run supply curve for a price taking firm is that segment of its marginal cost (MC) curvethat lies above the average variable cost curve. Show and explain clearly shut-down and break-even points on your diagram.

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