The Total Cost Curve Gets Steeper as Output Increases Because

question 237

Multiple Choice

The total cost curve gets steeper as output increases because of:

• A)increasing returns to the variable input.
• B)decreasing returns to the variable input.
• C)increases in fixed cost.
• D)decreases in overhead costs.

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