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When Is the Marginal Cost Horizontal?

By Kristi WaterworthUpdated Dec 31, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Key Points

  • Marginal cost is the change in cost to produce one additional unit.
  • A horizontal marginal cost curve indicates stable costs for additional units.
  • Companies aim to maintain this to minimize variability in production costs.

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