A Supply Curve Shows the ________ of Producing One More

question 53

Multiple Choice

A supply curve shows the ________ of producing one more unit of a good or service.

• A) producer surplus
• B) consumer surplus
• C) total benefit
• D) marginal cost
• E) marginal benefit to the producer

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Definitions:

Diseconomies of Scale

A condition in which an increase in production leads to higher long-term average costs, contrary to economies of scale.

Licensing

The process through which a company grants permission to another entity to use its intellectual property, technology, or product specifications under agreed terms.

Government Permission

The requirement of obtaining approval or authorization from governmental bodies before engaging in certain activities, businesses, or projects.

Market Entry

The action or process of beginning to participate in a market as a new competitor, often involving overcoming barriers to entry.