Long-Run Average Cost Is Never Greater Than Short-Run Average Cost

question 38

Multiple Choice

Long-run average cost is never greater than short-run average cost because in the long run,

• A) capital costs equal zero.
• B) the firm can move to the lowest possible isocost curve.
• C) wages always increase over time.
• D) wages always decrease over time.

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Definitions:

Domestic Production

It refers to the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.

Domestic Export Sector

The part of a country's economy that is focused on producing goods and services for exportation to other countries.

Production Possibilities Curves

The production possibilities curve illustrates the maximum potential output combinations of two goods or services that an economy can achieve when all resources are fully and efficiently utilized.

Trading Possibilities Curves

A graphical representation that shows the maximum amounts of goods that two countries can trade with each other, given their resources and technology.