An Increase in Fixed Cost Will, in the Long Run

question 27

Multiple Choice

An increase in fixed cost will, in the long run, alter the industry output of

• A)both a monopolist and a competitive industry.
• B)only a monopolist.
• C)only a competitive industry.
• D)neither a monopolist nor a competitive industry.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

Relates to the additional expenses faced when a business decides to increase its output or product quantity by one more unit.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity produced, representing the per-unit cost of production.

Price-Taker Industry

A sector in which businesses must accept the prevailing prices in the market as they have no influence over setting them.

Marginal Costs

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service.