Figure 9-9
Figure 9-9 shows cost and demand curves facing a profit-maximizing, perfectly competitive firm.
-Refer to Figure 9-9.If the firm chose to produce at price P₁,the firm would

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Figure 9-9
  Figure 9-9 shows cost and demand curves facing a profit-maximizing, perfectly competitive firm.
-Refer to Figure 9-9.If the firm chose to produce at price P₁,the firm would

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If the firm produces at price P₁, which is below the average total cost, it will incur losses greater than its fixed costs because it cannot cover both its variable and fixed costs.

Figure 9-9 Figure 9-9 Shows Cost and Demand Curves Facing