Which of the Following Benefits of Diversification Explains the Idea

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following benefits of diversification explains the idea that combining unrelated businesses can allow firms to finance projects through cross-subsidization when they previously were unable to finance the same projects externally?

• A)Use of internal capital markets
• B)Economies of scale and scope
• C)Economizing on transaction costs
• D)Diversifying shareholder portfolios
• E)Identifying undervalued firms

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The supplementary earnings obtained through the sale of an additional product or service unit.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output, determined by dividing the overall production cost by the number of units produced.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to market changes.