When a Firm Adopts New Technology,generally Its

question 178

Multiple Choice

When a firm adopts new technology,generally its

• A) cost curves shift upward.
• B) cost curves shift downward.
• C) cost curves are unaffected.
• D) supply curve shifts leftward.
• E) production permanently decreases.

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