Microeconomics
Microeconomics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781319098780
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 11, Problem 16P
To determine

  • Fixed Cost
  • Marginal Cost
  • Variable Cost
  • Average Variable Cost, Average Total Cost, Average Fixed Cost, Minimum Cost Output

To Draw:

  • AVC, ATC, and MC curves

Concept Introduction:

  • Fixed cost (FC) is the cost that remains constant for every level of output
  • Variable cost (VC) is the cost which varies with the increase or decrease in output
  • Total Cost (TC) is the sum of fixed and variable cost
  • Average Variable Cost (AVC) means the variable cost divided by units produced
  • Average Fixed Cost (AFC) means the fixed cost divided by units produced
  • Average Total Cost (ATC) means the total cost divided by units produced
  • Marginal Cost (MC) is the cost incurred in producing every additional unit

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