If a firm had everywhere increasing returns to scale, what would happen to its profits if prices remained fixed and if it doubled its scale of operation?
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In other words, the firm becomes more efficient and productive as it grows. If prices remain fixed, it means that the firm is not able to increase its revenue per unit of output. However, since the firm is experiencing increasing returns to scale, its total Show more…
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