In the short run, if a firm's price is greater than its AVC but less than its ATC, the firm should:
A) shut down immediately because it is generating an economic loss.
B) shut down temporarily because it is generating an economic loss.
C) continue operating because it is generating an economic profit.
D) continue operating even though it is generating an economic loss.
E) none of the above
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