Micro 9 Flashcards
What is the long run ?
all factors of production are variable
What is the short run?
at least one factor of production is fixed
How can firms increase output ?
by adding more of one of their factors ( getting more stuff ) in short run and in long run getting more for everything
What is the law of diminishing returns ?
if one factor of production is increased ( labour )when another is fixed ( capital ) then the productivity of the variable factor will decrease , only in the short run as at least one factor is fixed.
What is economies of scale ?
if you buy in bulk AC goes down .or division of labour ( specialised )
What is diseconomies of scale ?
When a company or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase.
What is internal economies of scale ?
occur due to an increase in the scale of production of a firm
What is external economies of scale ?
occur due to an increase in the scale of production within the industry in which the firm operates.
What are the factors of internal EOS
Risk bearing
Financial
Managerial
Technical
Marketing
Purchasing
What are the factors of external EOS ?
Training
Research
Infrastructure
Education
Development
What are the factors of diseconomies of scale ?
Control
Coordianton
Communication