Suppose That Gigantic Company Is Increasing in Size

question 21

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Gigantic Company is increasing in size. As Gigantic Company grows, demand for inputs causes input prices to rise. It is likely that continued growth will result in

• A) economies of scale.
• B) reduced fixed costs.
• C) diseconomies of scale.
• D) increasing marginal returns.

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