In the Long Run, a Firm Might Experience Rising Per-Unit

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the long run, a firm might experience rising per-unit cost due to:

• A) economies of scale.
• B) diseconomies of scale.
• C) the law of supply.
• D) the law of diminishing marginal returns.

Understand the concept of isocost lines in the context of production economics.

Analyze the effects of changes in input prices on the position and slope of isocost lines.

Interpret the implications of expenditure changes on isocost positioning.

Calculate total costs given input prices and isocost information.

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