An Industry That Has Increasing Returns to Scale and Fixed

question 139

Multiple Choice

An industry that has increasing returns to scale and fixed factor prices will have a long-run supply curve that is

• A)vertical.
• B)horizontal.
• C)upward-sloping.
• D)downward-sloping.

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Definitions:

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where each player's strategy is optimal, given the strategies of other players, leading to a situation where no player has an incentive to deviate from their chosen strategy.

Marginal Cost

Marginal Cost is the increase in cost that arises from the production of one additional unit of a product or service.

Antitrust Laws

Antitrust laws are regulations designed to promote competition and prevent monopolies, ensuring fair practices in the marketplace.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where each player's chosen strategy maximizes their payoff given the strategies chosen by other players, and no player can benefit by changing their strategy unilaterally.