KK Enterprises' average total cost curve (ATC) has shifted up, but its average variable cost curve (AVC) and marginal cost curve (MC) haven't changed. Which of the following would cause the change in ATC, but not affect AVC or MC ? Select one: O a. a tax on a variable cost of production an improvement in productivity O c. a decline in productivity O d. a tax on a fixed cost of production

KK Enterprises' average total cost curve (ATC) has shifted up, but its average variable cost curve (AVC) and marginal cost curve (MC) haven't changed. Which of the following would cause the change in ATC, but not affect AVC or MC ? Select one: O a. a tax on a variable cost of production an improvement in productivity O c. a decline in productivity O d. a tax on a fixed cost of production

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter12: The Cost Of Production

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4CQQ

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