Which of the following statements is (are) correct? (x)  In the short run, if a firm produces nothing, then, by definition, fixed costs will equal zero. (y)  Fixed costs can be defined as costs that are incurred even if nothing is produced. (z)  Although fixed costs do not vary as a firm varies the output amount that it produces, average fixed costs for the firm do vary as the amount of output varies.

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  1. Which of the following statements is (are) correct?

    1. (x)  In the short run, if a firm produces nothing, then, by definition, fixed costs will equal zero.

    2. (y)  Fixed costs can be defined as costs that are incurred even if nothing is produced.

    3. (z)  Although fixed costs do not vary as a firm varies the output amount that it produces, average fixed costs

      for the firm do vary as the amount of output varies.

    1. (x), (y) and (z)

    2. (x) and (y) only

    3. (x) and (z) only

    4. (y) and (z) only

    5. (z) only

    6.  
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