written by Daurie Augostine

-- written by Daurie Augostine



Sunday, February 14, 2010

Theory of the Firm --- Relationship of MC and AC

All the cost functions studied in this chapter are related to each other, but there's a special significance placed on the relationship between MC and AC in microeconomics. Simply put, if:

MC > AC, then AC will fall
MC < AC, then AC will rise
MC = AC, then AC will remain constant

Christian --- I'll let you in on an easy way to remember this concept when I see you. -- mom