Currently the firm is producing at a profit maximizing quantity of output and has a total revenue of $5000. Variable costs are $4000 and Fixed costs are $2000. Which of the following is true for this firm in the short run:     A. The firm should continue producing at a loss   B. The firm should shut down immediately   C. The firm should continue to produce since it is making profit   D. The firm should adjust (increase or decrease) output

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Currently the firm is producing at a profit maximizing quantity of output and has a total revenue of $5000. Variable costs are $4000 and Fixed costs are $2000. Which of the following is true for this firm in the short run:

 

  A.

The firm should continue producing at a loss

  B.

The firm should shut down immediately

  C.

The firm should continue to produce since it is making profit

  D.

The firm should adjust (increase or decrease) output

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