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Below is short-run cost data for four different plant sizes.Plant 2 has exactly twice as many inputs as does Plant 1.Plant 3 has exactly three times as many inputs as does Plant 1 and Plant 4 has exactly four times as many inputs as does Plant 1.
-Refer to the information above to answer this question.Which of the following should the firm consider doing if it is currently producing an output of 40 using Plant 2?
Long-run Equilibrium
A state in economics where all factors of production are fully adjustable, and markets or industries have adjusted to their optimal production levels and prices.
Competitive Price-searcher Market
A market in which firms have some degree of market power and can determine their prices, often through differentiation and searching for competitive advantages.
Average Total Cost
The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the cost per unit.
Competitive Price-searcher Firm
A company that sets its own prices based on its products, costs, and the competitive environment, rather than taking the market price as given.
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