For a constant returns to scale production function a. marginal costs are constant but the average cost curve has a U-shape. b. both average and marginal costs are constant. c. marginal cost has a U-shape; average costs are constant. d. both average and marginal cost curves are U-shaped.

For a constant returns to scale production function a. marginal costs are constant but the average cost curve has a U-shape. b. both average and marginal costs are constant. c. marginal cost has a U-shape; average costs are constant. d. both average and marginal cost curves are U-shaped.

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Chapter7: Proudction Costs

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