Exhibit 8-3 the Shape of the Total Cost Curve

question 94

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 8-3 The shape of the total cost curve between outputs a and b in Exhibit 8-3 reflects

• A)fixed cost
• B)increasing profits
• C)diminishing marginal returns
• D)increasing marginal returns
• E)economies of scale

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