Explain Why the Discussion About the Former Soviet Union Illustrates

question 81

Essay

Explain why the discussion about the former Soviet Union illustrates the importance of providing adequate incentives to enable technological change.

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Definitions:

Average Fixed Costs

The fixed costs of production (costs that do not vary with the level of output) divided by the quantity of output produced.

Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of flying autonomously or being controlled remotely, used for various purposes including photography, surveillance, and delivery.

Average Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that change with production volume, divided by the number of units produced.

Drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) controlled by remote pilots or autonomously by onboard computers, used for various purposes including surveillance, delivery, and photography.