When a Firm Operates with Excess Capacity

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a firm operates with excess capacity,

• A)additional production would lower the average total cost.
• B)additional production would increase the average total cost.
• C)it must be a perfectly competitive firm.
• D)it must be a monopolistically competitive firm.

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