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In June​ 2005, Eastman Kodak announced that it no longer would produce black and white photographic paperlong dash—the type used to develop photographs by a traditional darkroom process. Kodak based its decision on the substitution of digital photography for traditional photography. In making its exit​ decision, does Kodak compare the price of its paper and average variable cost​ (at its optimal​ output)? ​ Alternatively, does Kodak compare the price of its paper and average total cost​ (again at its optimal​ output)?

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Answer: Please refer to the explanation section

Explanation:

When making a decision to exit the market, the decision depends the rule  applied depends on weather the company is in the Short rule or Long run state.

Short run exist rule. The firm should exit the market if price per unit is less than average variable costs. if Kodak is in a short run state to decide whether or not to leave the market, Kodak must compare price and average variable cost

Long run exit rule. In the long run state a firm will should shut down if total revenue per unit or  price is less than total average costs

Kodak should compare price and average total costs if they are in the long run state

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