Which Best Characterizes the Short-Run Cost Structure of the Railroads

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which best characterizes the short-run cost structure of the railroads?

• A) low variable costs, high direct separable costs
• B) low fixed costs, low variable costs
• C) low joint costs, high separable costs
• D) large proportion of indirect fixed costs

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