Figure 6-9 -Refer to Figure 6-9.A Price Floor Set at

question 124

Multiple Choice

Figure 6-9
-Refer to Figure 6-9.A price floor set at

• A)$4 will be binding and will result in a shortage of 8 units.
• B)$4 will be binding and will result in a shortage of 16 units.
• C)$7 will be binding and will result in a surplus of 4 units.
• D)$7 will be binding and will result in a surplus of 8 units.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity of output produced; it includes all variable and fixed costs.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest scale of production at which long-run average total costs are minimized.

Long Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the lowest average cost at which any given level of output can be produced in the long run.

Decreasing-cost Industry

An industry where the costs of production decrease as the industry grows due to economies of scale.