d. Suppose economic conditions change in such a way that the demand curve for your company shifts left. i. Draw a demand curve on the bottom graph on Figure 1 that leads to zero economic profits. ii. Draw a demand curve on the bottom graph on Figure 1 such that any further leftward demand shift will cause you to shutdown.

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