When internal economies of scale occur ?
Correct answer: C. Average costs fall
- A. Total costs fall
- B. Marginal costs increase
- C. Average costs fall
- D. Revenue falls
Explanation
Internal economies of scale reduce a firm's long-run average cost as its scale of production expands. Total cost may still rise because the firm is producing more output, so average cost is the relevant measure.
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