Question 20
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. In the short run, a firm must cover at least its AVC to stay open.
II. In the long run, a firm must cover its whole AC to stay in the industry.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Both are true: short run, AVC is the bar; long run, all costs are variable, so AC is the bar.
- Concept
- Short-run and long-run conditions
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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