Cost Savings Not Directly Due to Economies of Scope or Economies

question 49

Multiple Choice

Cost savings not directly due to economies of scope or economies of scale are referred to as:

• A) economies of scale.
• B) economies of scope.
• C) x-efficiencies.
• D) none of the options.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good varies as the quantity of the good produced changes.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed cost per unit of output.

Firm

An organization or business entity that produces goods or provides services with the aim of earning profits for its owners or shareholders.