When the Size of a Factory (And All Its Associated

question 146

Multiple Choice

When the size of a factory (and all its associated inputs) doubles and,as a result,output more than doubles,

• A)The law of diminishing returns must not apply in the smaller factory.
• B)Economies of scale must exist.
• C)The short-run ATC curve must be declining.
• D)Marginal costs must be declining.

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