In Some Industries, Like Insurance, Both Small and Very Large

question 63

Multiple Choice

In some industries, like insurance, both small and very large firms coexist and compete quite effectively in the market. This indicates that the long-run average total cost curve in these industries

• A) is "U" shaped.
• B) is downward sloping over all levels of output.
• C) exhibits constant returns to scale over a wide range of output.
• D) exhibits diseconomies of scale beginning at a low rate of output.

---

Definitions:

Privacy

The right or condition of being free from unauthorized intrusion or disclosure of personal information.

Comparison Level

A standard that develops over time, allowing us to judge whether a new relationship is profitable or not.

Minimax Strategy

In relating to others, we try to minimise the costs and maximise the rewards that accrue.

Maternal Deprivation

A theory that suggests the lack of an attachment figure, especially a mother, during childhood, can lead to long-term cognitive, social, and emotional difficulties.