The larger a firm, the lower its cost of production This statement explains the?

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2018

The larger a firm, the lower its cost of production

This statement explains the?

  • A. law of diminishing marginal returns
  • B. concept of economies of scale
  • C. law of comparative cost advantage
  • D. theory of division of labour

Correct Answer: B. concept of economies of scale

Explanation

Economies of Scale refer to the cost advantage enjoyed by a firm when it increases its level of output. An increase in the level of output indicates the growth and expansion of a firm. This happens when costs are spread over a larger number of goods.



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