A Firm Produces Two Goods, Q₁ and Q₂

question 68

Multiple Choice

A firm produces two goods, Q₁ and Q₂. For economies of scope to occur, it must be TRUE that:

• A) TC(Q₁,0) + TC(0,Q₂) > TC(Q₁,Q₂).
• B) TC(Q₁,0) + TC(0,Q₂) < TC(Q₁,Q₂).
• D) (TC(Q₁1,0) + TC(0,Q₁2))/(TC(Q₁1, Q₁2)) < 1.

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