In: Economics
Suppose that at 500 units of output, the marginal revenue is equal to marginal cost. The firm is selling its output at $10 per unit and average total cost at 500 units of output is $6. On the basis of this information, we:
can say that the firm should close down in the short run. |
can assume the firm is not using the most efficient technology. |
can say that the firm can produce and realize an economic profit in the short run. |
cannot determine whether the firm should produce or shut down in the short run. |
The firm is profit maximizing and earning a positive economic profit. The profit is the difference between the total revenue and total cost.
We can calculate the total revenue by price multiplied by quantity demanded.
Profit
.
So the firm is earning the economic profits.
Ans: can say that the firm can produce and realize an economic profit in the short run.