In the Short Run,the Average Total Cost Curve Slopes Upward

question 34

Multiple Choice

In the short run,the average total cost curve slopes upward because of:

• A)economies of scale.
• B)diseconomies of scale.
• C)increasing returns.
• D)diminishing returns.

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Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube that conducts food and liquids from the throat to the stomach.

Ileum

The third and final section of the small intestine, where further digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, leading to the large intestine.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Esophagus

A muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach, playing a key role in the digestive system.