Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781319113278
Author: David Anderson, Margaret Ray
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 59, Problem 1CYU

a)

To determine

Shut down point in the short run.

a)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1CYU

Point F is the shutdown point. The firm shut down immediately when the marginal cost curve cuts the average variable cost curve and MC must be rising.

Explanation of Solution

A firm will continuously produce when the marginal cost is less than the average variable cost but firmly stop its production when the marginal cost equates average variable.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

  Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course, Chapter 59, Problem 1CYU , additional homework tip  1

In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the average total cost will be U-shaped whereas the marginal cost curve would be swoosh shaped. The average total cost curve would be above the average variable cost. The marginal cost curve cuts the average total cost at its minimum level.

b)

To determine

The firm operates in the short run despite sustaining a loss.

b)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1CYU

Point A where the firm operates in the short run despite sustaining a loss.

Explanation of Solution

At the Y output level, the firm sustains in the market despite the loss and at this level, marginal cost is higher than the average variable cost and price is less than the average variable cost.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

  Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course, Chapter 59, Problem 1CYU , additional homework tip  2

In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the average total cost will be U-shaped whereas the marginal cost curve would be swoosh shaped. The average total cost curve would be above the average variable cost. The marginal cost curve cuts the average total cost at its minimum level.

c)

To determine

The firm operates while making a profit.

c)

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1CYU

Point B is where the firm operates while making a profit.

Explanation of Solution

Firms earn profit where marginal cost is less than average variable cost. At this level, marginal cost is rising but the average cost curve is decreasing.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

  Krugman's Economics For The Ap® Course, Chapter 59, Problem 1CYU , additional homework tip  3

In the short run, the average variable cost curve and the average total cost will be U-shaped whereas the marginal cost curve would be swoosh shaped. The average total cost curve would be above the average variable cost. The marginal cost curve cuts the average total cost at its minimum level.

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