Asked by Praneeth Ganedi on May 11, 2024
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Two firms, each producing different goods, can achieve a greater output than one firm producing both goods with the same inputs. We can conclude that the production process involves:
A) diseconomies of scope.
B) economies of scale.
C) decreasing returns to scale.
D) increasing returns to scale.
Diseconomies of Scope
The phenomenon where a company’s costs increase as it produces more varied types of products or services, due to inefficiencies.
- Understand the relationship between cost curves (average and marginal) and production efficiency.
- Analyze the impact of technological advancements and learning by doing on production efficiency and cost.
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Athenkosi MjekulaMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Diseconomies of scope occur when it's less efficient for a firm to produce multiple products together than to produce them separately, which aligns with the scenario described.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the relationship between cost curves (average and marginal) and production efficiency.
- Analyze the impact of technological advancements and learning by doing on production efficiency and cost.