:Nope, though your statement about the long run is correct. The firm is still stuck with his fixed costs even if he shuts down (makes output go to zero). It would be like the bus ride to DC if the trip were canceled the morning of the trip. The bus company would still want to be paid for setting aside the bus and driver for a day. (Minus 2). | :Nope, though your statement about the long run is correct. The firm is still stuck with his fixed costs even if he shuts down (makes output go to zero). It would be like the bus ride to DC if the trip were canceled the morning of the trip. The bus company would still want to be paid for setting aside the bus and driver for a day. (Minus 2). |