In the long run, with an increase in the plant size, _____

A. the short-run average total cost curve shifts downward
B. the long-run average cost curve slopes downward
C. the short-run average total cost curve shifts downward if economies of scale exist
D. the average total cost of production rises


C The fall in the short-run average total cost means that the long-run average total cost decrease, which is the case when there are economies of scale.

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