A Firm That Engages in Efficient Production

question 52

Multiple Choice

A firm that engages in efficient production

• A)cannot produce the same output with fewer inputs.
• B)could produce the same output with fewer inputs if it wanted to.
• C)is not interested in profit maximization.
• D)uses old technology to minimize costs.

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