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Assume a perfectly competitive firm is producing 300 units of output, P = $10, ATC of the 300th unit is $11, marginal cost of the 300th unit = $10, and AVC of the 300th unit = $9. Based on this information, the firm is:

incurring a loss of $300 and should shut down.

earning an economic profit of $300.

earning an economic profit of $600.

incurring a loss of $300, but should continue to operate in the short run.

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