In a Decreasing-Cost Industry, an Increase in Industry Output Will

question 402

Multiple Choice

In a decreasing-cost industry, an increase in industry output will

• A) lead to a higher market price.
• B) lead to a lower market price.
• C) shift each firm's average fixed cost curve up.
• D) shift each firm's short run supply curve up.

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