Economics B A-Level
Diseconomies of scale
What Diseconomies of scale means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Diseconomies of scale
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Occur when a firm expands beyond its optimum size, causing long-run average costs to rise.
Topics that use Diseconomies of scale
- Growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Culture clash
- Economies of scale
- Internal communication
- Market power
- Market share
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Potential skills shortages
- Profitability
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