Knowing That an Estimator Is Unbiased Only Assures Us That

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Knowing that an estimator is unbiased only assures us that its expected value equals the parameter,but it does not tell us how close the estimator is to the parameter.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graph that shows the cost of producing one more unit of a good or service at any given level of production.

Average Total Cost (ATC)

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced, indicating the average expense per unit of output.

Total Cost

The aggregate cost of all resources used in the production of a good or service, including both fixed and variable costs.

Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, industry, or economy within a certain period.