Question 24
Theory of Costs and RevenueAn example of a long-run cost of a firm is
- A.fuel and maintenance cost
- B.the planned size of plant and equipment
- C.the existing size of plant and equipment
- D.rent on buildings
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (the planned size of plant and equipment)
Explanation
In the long run a firm can choose any size of plant, so long-run costs relate to the planned plant and equipment. Rent on buildings is a fixed cost of the short run.