The Minimum Efficient Scale Is the Smallest Quantity of Output

question 41

Multiple Choice

The minimum efficient scale is the smallest quantity of output at which

• A)the long-run average cost curve reaches its lowest level.
• B)the average total cost curve reaches its lowest level.
• C)the average fixed cost curve reaches its lowest level.
• D)economies of scale begin.
• E)diminishing returns begin.

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