-The Long-Run Average Cost Curve May Initially Slope Downward Due

question 34

Multiple Choice

-The long-run average cost curve may initially slope downward due to

• A) decreasing average fixed costs.
• B) increasing marginal returns.
• C) economies of scale.
• D) All of the above.

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