The Short-Run Average Total Cost Curve Is Generally Assumed to Be

question 49

Multiple Choice

The short-run average total cost curve is generally assumed to be:

• A) U-shaped.
• B) horizontal.
• C) upward-sloping.
• D) downward-sloping.

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Definitions:

Sulfur Dioxide

A colorless gas with a sharp smell, produced by burning fossil fuels and volcanic eruptions, often associated with air pollution and acid rain.

Marginal Social Cost

The total cost to society of producing one additional unit of a good or service, including both the private costs and any external costs.

Pigouvian Taxes

Taxes designed to reduce external costs.

External Costs

costs inflicted upon a third party when goods and services are produced and consumed.