A competitive firm operating in the short run is maximizing profits and just breaking even.Its costs include a monthly state license fee of $100 that must be paid for as long as the firm operates.If the license fee is raised to $150,what should the firm do to maximize profits in the short run?

A) increase price
B) increase output
C) reduce output
D) not change output

State License Fee

A fee required by certain state governments for the granting of a license to operate a particular business or profession within that state.

Short Run

A time period in which at least one input, such as capital equipment, is fixed, limiting the adjustments a firm can make to production levels.

Maximize Profits

Maximizing profits is the goal of most firms, achieved by increasing revenue while minimizing costs, leading to the highest possible financial return from their operations.