The phrase "spreading the overhead" refers to

A. the decrease in total cost that occurs as a firm reduces the size of its work force.
B. the decrease in average fixed cost that occurs as a firm increases its output.
C. the decrease in average variable cost that occurs as a firm increases its output.
D. the decrease in total fixed cost that occurs as a firm increases its output.


B. the decrease in average fixed cost that occurs as a firm increases its output.

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a. Unlimited resources b. Limited wants c. Opportunity cost d. None of the above

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If Nepal is a net importer of computers, free trade will hurt the

A. poor citizens of Nepal. B. domestic producers of computers. C. rich citizens of Nepal. D. domestic consumers of computers.

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The recession of 2007-2009 started

A. abruptly in 2007 with higher gasoline prices. B. in 2006. C. rather mildly in late 2007. D. with the financial collapse.

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In the Keynesian model, a $1 billion increase in autonomous consumption leads to ________ in equilibrium output. 

A. no change B. a greater than $1 billion increase C. a $1 billion decrease D. a $1 billion increase

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