Figure 10.17 -Refer to Figure 10.17.In the Long Run, Why Will the Why

Multiple Choice

Figure 10.17
-Refer to Figure 10.17.In the long run, why will the firm produce Q_f units and not Q_g units, which has a lower average cost of production?

A) Although its average cost of production is lower when the firm produces Q_g units, to be able to sell its output the firm will have to charge a price below average cost, resulting in a loss.
B) At Q_g, average cost exceeds marginal cost so the firm will actually incur a loss.
C) At Q_g, marginal revenue is less than average revenue, which will result in a loss for the firm.
D) The firm's goal is to charge a high price and make a small profit rather than charge a low price and make no profit.