Question
In which of the following situation (s), a competitive firm is advised to shut down operations temporarily?
The correct answer is
P < AVC
A competitive firm shuts down in the short run when price is below minimum average variable cost. Revenue then cannot cover variable costs at any positive output; shutting down limits the loss to unavoidable fixed costs. Thus the relevant condition is P < AVC.
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