Suppose a Firm Experiences Decreasing Returns to Scale

question 60

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm experiences decreasing returns to scale. This is shown graphically by

• A) a downward- sloping long- run marginal- cost curve.
• B) a downward- sloping long- run average cost curve.
• C) a horizontal long- run average cost curve.
• D) an upward- sloping long- run average cost curve.
• E) an increasing marginal product curve.

Understand the economic rationale behind using price controls and quotas as market interventions.

Evaluate the effects of market interventions on consumer and producer behavior.

Understand the concept of correlation between variables and identify its strength.

Recognize the importance of hypothesis formulation and experimental design including participant division and variable identification.

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