The Total Cost to the Firm of Producing Zero Units

question 156

Multiple Choice

The total cost to the firm of producing zero units of output is

• A)zero in both the short run and the long run.
• B)its fixed cost in the short run and zero in the long run.
• C)its fixed cost in both the short run and the long run.
• D)its variable cost in both the short run and the long run.

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Definitions:

NPV Profiles

Graphical representations that show the relationship between a project's net present value (NPV) and various discount rates, helping in the assessment of investment viability.

Average Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio indicating the average annual profit earned through an investment, compared to the initial investment cost.

Crossover Rate

The discount rate at which two investment projects have the same Net Present Value (NPV), often used in capital budgeting.

Projects

Specific tasks or initiatives undertaken to achieve a particular goal, often requiring a significant amount of planning and work.