Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Firm's Long-Run Average

question 187

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a firm's long-run average total cost (LRATC) curve and its short-run average total cost (SRATC) curve is true?

• A)The shape of the LRATC is affected by the law of diminishing returns.
• B)The SRATC, but not the LRATC, can be used by a firm's managers for planning.
• C)The LRATC shows the lowest cost at which a firm is able to produce a given level of output when no inputs are fixed.
• D)The contribution of average fixed cost to LRATC is greater than its contribution to SRATC.

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