The Cost-Minimization Problem of the Firm Is To

question 43

Multiple Choice

The cost-minimization problem of the firm is to:

• A)minimize total costs.
• B)minimize average costs.
• C)minimize total cost of producing a particular amount of output.
• D)maximize output subject to a cost constraint.

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