Discuss the following questions. a. Why must price cover AVC if firms are to continue to operate?

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Discuss the following questions.
a. Why must price cover AVC if firms are to continue to operate?
b. If the firm is covering its AVC but not all its fixed costs, will it continue to operate in the short run? Why or why not?
c. Why is it possible for price to remain above the average total cost in the short run but not in the long run?

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Exploring Economics

ISBN: 9781439040249

5th Edition

Authors: Robert L Sexton

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