The Fact That Invention Is Based Largely on Fixed Costs

question 130

Multiple Choice

The fact that invention is based largely on fixed costs and is a public good means that which of the following is not relevant to the process?

• A)Average total cost
• B)Marginal cost
• C)External cost
• D)Average variable cost

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