One Explanation for Why Production Costs Tend to Rise as Output

question 41

Multiple Choice

One explanation for why production costs tend to rise as output increases is that producers:

• A) May have to pay overtime wages to workers.
• B) May decide to lay-off workers.
• C) Will pay lower prices for necessary inputs.
• D) Will lower base wages to workers.

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