The Fact That Invention Is Based Largely on Fixed Costs

question 35

Multiple Choice

The fact that invention is based largely on fixed costs and is a public good means that which of the following is not relevant to the process?

• A)average total cost 
• B)marginal cost 
• C)external cost 
• D)average variable cost

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