The long-run average total cost curve passes through points of on the short-run curves.
A
zero cost
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B
inflection
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C
maxima
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D
minima
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Solution
The correct option is D minima The long-run average total cost curve passes through the points of minimum short-run average total cost. This happens because in the long run, firms have flexibility and can choose to operate on these points of minimum cost.