Economies of scope exist when:

A. C(Q1) ? C(Q2) > C(Q1, Q2).
B. C(Q1) ? C(Q2) < C(Q1, Q2).
C. C(Q1) + C(Q2) > C(Q1, Q2).
D. C(Q1) + C(Q2) < C(Q1, Q2).


Answer: C

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