A Firm's Expansion Path

question 271

Multiple Choice

A firm's expansion path

• A)is the same thing as its long-run average cost curve.
• B)is a curve that shows a firm's cost-minimizing combination of inputs for every level of output, holding input prices constant.
• C)shows the targeted growth rate in sales over the long run.
• D)is a curve that shows expected profits at various price levels.

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Definitions:

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