Asked by Tiffany Kuntze on Sep 28, 2024

All of the following are most likely characteristics of firms with economies of scale EXCEPT ________.

A) technology specialization
B) market segmentation
C) labor specialization
D) purchasing power

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage achieved when production becomes efficient, leading to a decrease in the average costs per unit as output increases.

Technology Specialization

The focus of a company or industry on a specific technology niche, with the aim of achieving leadership and expertise in that area.

Market Segmentation

The process of dividing a market of potential customers into groups, or segments, based on different characteristics.

  • Familiarize oneself with the idea of economies of scale and its consequences for production cost efficiency.
  • Analyze the role of technological and labor specialization in achieving economies of scale.