The Cost-Minimization Problem of the Firm Is To

question 61

Multiple Choice

The cost-minimization problem of the firm is to:

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

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