The Cost-Output Elasticity Is Used to Measure

question 48

Multiple Choice

The cost-output elasticity is used to measure:

• A) input substitution flexibility.
• B) the slope of the firm's expansion path.
• C) the slope of long-run average cost.
• D) the slope of long-run marginal cost.
• E) economies of scale.

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