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Module. Micro: Econ:. 17. 53. Profit Maximization. KRUGMAN'S MICROECONOMICS for AP*. Margaret Ray and David Anderson. What you will learn in this Module :. The principle of marginal analysis. How to determine the profit-maximizing level of output using the optimal output rule.
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Module Micro: Econ: 17 53 Profit Maximization • KRUGMAN'S • MICROECONOMICS for AP* Margaret Ray and David Anderson
What you will learnin thisModule: • The principle of marginal analysis. • How to determine the profit-maximizing level of output using the optimal output rule.
Profit Maximization • Both TR and TC are functions of output. As more output is sold (at a constant price), TR and TC both rise. The goal of the firm is to find the level of output where the economic profit is greatest (maximized).
Marginal Analysis • Marginal revenue is the additional revenue from selling one more unit of output. MR = ΔTR/∆Q • Marginal cost is the additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of output. MC = ΔTC/∆Q • Firms will continue to produce as long as MR > MC and will stop producing when MC = MR
The Optimal Output Rule MC = MR
When is Production Profitable? So long as economic profit is greater than or equal to zero, the firm should continue to operate. If economic profits dip below zero (i.e. below a normal profit), the firm would consider permanently closing and moving resources to their next best alternative.