Economists Reason That the Optimal Decision Is to Continue Any

question 89

Multiple Choice

Economists reason that the optimal decision is to continue any activity up to the point where the

• A)marginal benefit is zero.
• B)marginal benefit is greater than the marginal cost.
• C)marginal cost is zero.
• D)marginal benefit equals the marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Excess Capacity

A scenario where a firm’s production capability exceeds the demand for its product, often leading to inefficiency and increased costs.

Product Variation

The process of making slight adjustments to a product's features, design, or offerings to differentiate it from competitors’ products.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, representing the average cost per unit.

Economic Profit

A quantification of the surplus generated after subtracting both the explicit and implicit costs from total revenue, indicating the true profitability of a business.