Short-run average cost exceeds long-run average cost only when there are economies of scale
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False. Short-run average costs exceed long-run average costs because the firm is locked into a certain input mix in the short run that may not be cost minimizing when all inputs are variable. This condition holds regardless of the presence of economies of scale.
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A) 320 B) 1.00 C) 3.20 D) 100
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a. Potential market b. Mixed market c. Target market d. Market segment