Which of the Following Statements Is (Are) TRUE

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE?

• A) Short-run average total cost curves intersect the long-run average total cost curve at its minimum point.
• B) It is not possible for two short-run average total cost curves to cross.
• C) The long-run average total cost curve is derived by tracing out all of the firm's short-run average total cost curves.
• D) The long-run average total cost curve indicates that it is more costly to produce output in the long run, especially when input prices are rising because of inflation.

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