When Technology Improves,the Firm's Marginal Cost Curve Shifts

question 31

Multiple Choice

When technology improves,the firm's marginal cost curve shifts

• A)Upward,and supply increases.
• B)Downward,and supply increases.
• C)Upward,and supply decreases.
• D)Downward,and supply decreases.

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Definitions:

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process but not directly traceable to a finished product, such as lubricants and cleaning supplies used in machinery.

Indirect Labor

Labor costs not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as maintenance and supervision.

Indirect Materials

Materials used in the production process that do not directly form part of the finished product and are not easily traced back to it, such as lubricants and cleaning supplies for machinery.

Factory Overhead

Costs associated with the manufacturing process that cannot be traced directly to specific units produced, including utilities and maintenance expenses.