I was wondering what the answer to this problem in Krugman´s microeconomics book is: A benefit maximizer company has an economic loss of 10.000$ per year. Its fixed cost is 15.000$ per year. In the short term, should they keep producing or should the close the business? In the long run, should they stay in business? And if the company had a fixed cost of 6.000$ per year, should they stay in business in the long and short run? Thank you!

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