Economies of Scale

question 137

Multiple Choice

Economies of scale

• A) are available to small firms but not to large firms due to management inefficiencies.
• B) are achieved when a firm reduces its average cost of production as it produces more.
• C) can be avoided by purchasing supplies and raw materials in large quantities.
• D) help explain the success of small businesses.

Interpret data related to R&D expenditures and determine optimal spending levels.

Understand the concept and importance of utility maximization in consumer behavior.

Comprehend the three-step process of technological advancement: invention, innovation, and diffusion.

Analyze how changes in product prices and consumer income affect consumer choices and utility.

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