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sheilaspns

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In the long run, firms in many industries often experience a falling average total cost curve as a result of:
 a. gains through trade.
  b. increasing marginal returns.
  c. economies of scale.
  d. lower fixed costs.

Question 2

Which of these factors can explain the short recession experienced by the U.S. in 2001?
 a. Terrorist attacks
 b. The stock market crash
 c. Bursting of the real estate bubble
  d. A rise in international oil prices
  e. Expenditure on war



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a





 

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