In: Economics
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A firm should ________ in the short run and ________ in the long run if it cannot cover its variable costs.
shut down; leave the industry |
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shut down; decrease output |
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decrease output; leave the industry |
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decrease output; decrease output |
2.
Differentiated products may be sold in which of the following?
Monopolistic competition and oligopoly |
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Perfect competition and monopolistic competition |
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Monopoly and oligopoly |
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Oligopoly and perfect competition |
1. Correct Option: decrease output; leave the industry
Explanation: In the short run, if the firm cannot cover its variable cost, then the firm should wait in the market and decrease output. But in the long run, if the firm cannot cover its variable cost, then the firm should leave the market as it will be difficult for firm to survive.
2. Correct Option: Monopolistic competition and oligopoly
Explanation: In monopolistic and oligopoly market products can be differentiated as more substitute goods are available and consumer is ready to buy differentiated goods.