Refer to the information provided in Figure 12.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 12.1 Refer to Figure 12.1. This firm is currently at Point B on the ATC curve. If this firm moves toward Point A, this will make the

A. economy more efficient.
B. economy less stable.
C. economy more stable.
D. distribution of outcome more equitable.


Answer: A

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