The Efficient Scale of the Firm Is the Quantity of Output

question 104

Multiple Choice

The efficient scale of the firm is the quantity of output that

• A)maximizes marginal product.
• B)maximizes profit.
• C)minimizes average total cost.
• D)minimizes average variable cost.

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Definitions:

Demand

The willingness and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price.

Price

The total money amount demanded for the purchase of a service or good.

Product

An item offered for sale which can be a good, a service, or an idea.

Supply

The total quantity of a good or service that is available for purchase at various price levels in a given market.