When,for a Firm,long-Run Average Total Cost Decreases as the Quantity

question 61

Multiple Choice

When,for a firm,long-run average total cost decreases as the quantity of output increases,we have a situation of

• A)economies of scale.
• B)diseconomies of scale.
• C)coordination problems arising from the large size of the firm.
• D)fixed costs greatly exceeding variable costs.

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Definitions:

Flotation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new securities, including underwriting, legal, registration, and printing fees.

Expected Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling, as anticipated by consumers, investors, and economists.

Cost of Capital

The Cost of Capital is the cost of a company's funds (both debt and equity), or, from an investor's point of view, the required rate of return on a portfolio company's existing securities.

Specific Financing

Financing that is intended for a particular purpose or project, with clear specifications and usually backed by specific collateral.