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APUS57

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Average total cost decreases with an increase in output because:
 
  A) the total variable cost decreases with an increase in output.
  B) the average fixed cost decreases with an increase in output.
  C) the marginal cost of production increases with an increase in output.
  D) diminishing marginal returns sets in after a particular level of production.

Question 2

According to economic theory, a person
 
  A) wants to advance his or her own interests and will try to do it rationally.
  B) would not generate negative externalities if one has a properly-developed social conscience.
  C) acts in a profit-seeking way in the market process and in a social-seeking way in government processes.
  D) necessarily behaves as an individualist in markets and as a socialist in government.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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