Suppose That a Firm's Long-Run Average Total Costs of Producing

question 613

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a firm's long-run average total costs of producing small commuter jet airplanes increases as it produces between 2,000 and 4,000 airplanes. For this range of output, the firm is experiencing

• A)economies of scale.
• B)constant returns to scale.
• C)diseconomies of scale.
• D)specialization.

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Definitions:

Operating Cash Flow

Cash generated from the normal operations of a business, reflecting the company's ability to generate sufficient revenue to maintain operations.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance expenses.

Cash Break-Even

A financial metric indicating the point at which a company's cash expenses equal its cash revenues, excluding non-cash expenses.

Variable Cost

A cost that varies with the level of output or production, such as raw materials and labor expenses.