Use a graph to demonstrate the circumstances that would prevail in a perfectly competitive market where firms are experiencing economic losses. Using your graph, determine whether this firm will shut down in the short run, or choose to remain in the market.

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Use a graph to demonstrate the circumstances that would prevail in a perfectly competitive market where firms are experiencing economic losses. Using your graph, determine whether this firm will shut down in the short run, or choose to remain in the market.  

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