Any Point Representing a Cost and Output Combination That Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

Any point representing a cost and output combination that is below the long- run average cost curve

• A) is attainable if the firm minimizes its costs according to the "principle of substitution".
• B) is attainable only when all factors are variable.
• C) represents unattainable cost levels.
• D) may represent actual cost and production levels in the short run.
• E) represents less efficient cost levels than points on the long- run average cost curve.

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Definitions:

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