Practice Condition 3 (4.3.3) - The Theory of the Firm under Perfect Competition
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Condition 3

Practice - Condition 3

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Question 1 Easy

What are the two necessary conditions for a firm to sustain short-run production?

💡 Hint: Think about what costs are covered when a firm decides to produce.

Question 2 Easy

Why does a firm exit the market in the long run?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to profits over time when costs are not covered.

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Question 1

What condition must hold for a firm to produce in the short run?

p < AVC
p = AVC
p ≥ AVC

💡 Hint: False income situations can lead to negative profits.

Question 2

True or False: In the long run, if the market price is less than average cost, a firm will exit the market.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how long-term sustainability plays a role in firm decisions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A firm faces a price of Rs 25 per unit but has an AVC of Rs 30. What should the firm do in the short run? Provide a rationale for your decision.

💡 Hint: Think about minimizing losses in economic decision-making.

Challenge 2 Hard

If the average cost drops to Rs 10 while the market price stands still at Rs 20, how should the firm react? Calculate potential profit.

💡 Hint: Consider how price and cost interact directly to yield profit.

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