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Commerce · Q292

Economics

Graduate and Post Graduate · Commerce · question 292

Q292

In the short run if a perfectly competitive firm finds itself operating at a loss, it will

A.
Reduce the size of its plant to lower fixed costs
B.
Raise the price of its product
C.
Shut down
D.
Continue to operate as long as it covers its variable cost
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
In the short run if a perfectly competitive firm finds itself operating at a loss, it will continue to operate as long as it covers its variable cost.