A Firm Will Want to Increase Its Scale of Plant

question 104

Multiple Choice

A firm will want to increase its scale of plant if

• A)it is persistently producing on the upward-sloping part of its short-run average total cost curve.
• B)it is persistently producing on the downward-sloping part of its short-run average total cost curve.
• C)it is producing below minimum efficient scale.
• D)marginal cost is below average total cost.
• E)marginal cost is below average variable cost.

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Qualitative Factors

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The process of planning and evaluating investments in long-term assets to maximize returns or meet financial goals.

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