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If there is a debate between a CEO and the president of a company as to whether or not to shut down a firm's plant in Texas that is currently losing $60,000 monthly and the president of the company says they should continue to operate, at least until a buyer is found for the production facility because that the Texas plant's fixed costs are $68,000 per month. However, the CEO says that fixed costs don't matter.

1. Should the Texas plant be closed or continue to operate at a loss in the short run?

2. How would you explain to the incorrect party that he is wrong?

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1.Should the Texas plant be closed or continue to operate at a loss in the short run?
The Texas plant should continue to operate in the short run.

2. How would you ...

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