Comment on the Following Statement: "The Shape of a Firm's

question 24

Essay

Comment on the following statement: "The shape of a firm's long-run average cost curve is determined by both external and internal economies (or diseconomies) of scale."

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Definitions:

Inventory

The complete list of items such as goods, property, and raw materials a company holds for the purpose of resale or repair.

Credit Memo

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount owed by the buyer to the seller, typically due to a return or an overcharge.

Gross Profit

Revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS), representing the profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products.

Discount Period

A set time period during which a discount is available, or the period between the issuance of a bill and its payment due date where a discount may be taken for early payment.