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Session Unit 4:
14. Topics in Demand & Supply Analysis, p. 1
LOS 14.e: Determine and interpret breakeven and shutdown points of production, p.14
Example: Short-run shutdown decision: For the last fiscal year, Legion Gaming reported total
revenue of $700,000, total variable costs of $800,000, and total fixed costs of $400,000. Should the
firm continue to operate in the short run?
TR ($700,000) < TVC ($800,000) < TC ($1,200,000). The firm should shut down!
By shutting down, the firm will lose fixed costs of $400,000
< operating losses, TR – TC = $500,000.
Example: Long-run shutdown decision: Suppose instead that Legion reported total revenue of
$850,000. Should the firm continue to operate in the SR? How about LR?
LR, consider exiting the as TR is not sufficient to cover all of the FCs & VCs
