If a Firm Enlarges Its Factory Size and Realizes Higher

question 71

Multiple Choice

If a firm enlarges its factory size and realizes higher average costs of production then:

• A) it has experienced economies of scale.
• B) it has experienced diseconomies of scale.
• C) it has experienced constant returns to scale.
• D) the long-run average cost curve slopes downward.

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Definitions:

Resource Maturity

The stage of development at which resources, such as technology or human skills, reach their highest potential of efficiency and effectiveness.

Survival

The ability of an entity, such as a business or organism, to continue living or operating despite challenging conditions or threats.

Success

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose, often measured by specific criteria in various contexts such as personal goals, business achievements, or academic performance.

Takeoff

The stage in a product, project, or economy's life cycle when growth accelerates rapidly after a period of relative stability or slow growth.