For Many Firms the LRAC Curve Is U-Shaped

question 46

Multiple Choice

For many firms the LRAC curve is U-shaped.The downward-sloping portion of the LRAC curve can be explained by

• A)economies of scale.
• B)the spreading of overhead.
• C)both A and B.
• D)declining prices of the fixed factor.
• E)decreasing short-run marginal cost.

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