Why does the difference between AVC and ATC get smaller as Q increases? b)  Why does MC intersect AVC and ATC at their minimum points? c)  Explain the difference between the short run and the long run.

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a)  Why does the difference between AVC and ATC get smaller as Q increases?

b)  Why does MC intersect AVC and ATC at their minimum points?

c)  Explain the difference between the short run and the long run.

d)  What is meant by “economies of scale”? (Hint: it has to do with long run average cost)

e)  Give an example of economies of scale and explain.

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