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:

Clings

Refers to the behavior of physically or emotionally holding on to something or someone, often driven by attachment or fear.

Avoidant Attachment

A type of insecure attachment style characterized by a desire to maintain distance from others and a reluctance to engage in close emotional relationships.

Van Ijzendoorn

a researcher known for work in the field of attachment theory, particularly for cross-cultural studies on attachment patterns.

Attachment Patterns

The systematic behaviors and strategies that children develop to regulate their emotional distress and seek proximity to their caregivers, classified into secure, anxious, and avoidant types.