Chapter 11 and 12 Flashcards
1
Q
MR > MC
MC < MR
MR = MC
A
MR > MC: produce more
MC < MR: produce less
MR = MC: breaking even
2
Q
Average cost
A
Total cost divided by output (curved line)
MC < AC: average costs fall
MC > AC: average costs rise
3
Q
P > AC
P < AC
P = AC
A
P > AC: profit
P < AC: loss
P = AC: breaking even, long run equilibrium