A Downward-Sloping Portion of a Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve

question 161

Multiple Choice

A downward-sloping portion of a long-run average total cost curve is the result of

• A) economies of scale.
• B) diseconomies of scale.
• C) diminishing returns.
• D) the existence of fixed resources.

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Definitions:

Union Density

Represents the percentage of workers in a specific sector or country that are members of labor unions.

U.S. Union

Labor organizations in the United States that represent the collective interests of workers in various industries and advocate for their rights.

Private and Public Sectors

The division of the economy into two parts; the private sector involves businesses owned by individuals or companies, and the public sector involves organizations owned and operated by the government.

Union Density

The ratio of unionized workers to the total number of workers, indicating the prevalence of union membership within a particular labor market.