Microeconomics
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Author: David C. Colander
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Chapter 11, Problem 15QE
(a)
To determine
Determine the average fixed cost (AFC),
(b)
To determine
Graphically illustrate the average fixed cost (AFC), average variable cost (AVC), average total cost (ATC), and marginal cost (MC) curves.
(c)
To determine
Determine the relationship between the MC curve, AVC curve, and ATC curve.
(d)
To determine
Identify the changes on the average cost curves when the fixed cost dropped.
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