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question 15

Multiple Choice

​Figure 5.2. The figure shows the supply and demand curves of a firm.
-Which of the following is a possible cause of an increase in the demand for health care?​

• A)​A young population
• B)​A fall in the purchasing power of households
• C)​An aging population
• D)​A fall in the total population of a country
• E)​Technological advancement

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Definitions:

ATC

Average Total Cost (ATC) refers to the total cost per unit of output produced, comprising both fixed and variable costs.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of output in production.

Fixed Costs

Business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the number of units produced, calculating the cost to produce an average unit of output.