Explain why a perfectly competitive firm will shut down in the short run if price is lower

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Explain why a perfectly competitive firm will shut down in the short run if price is lower than average variable cost but will continue to produce if price is below average total cost but above average variable cost.
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Economics

ISBN: 978-1285738321

12th edition

Authors: Roger A. Arnold

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