Economics B A-Level
Full capacity
What Full capacity means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Full capacity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Occurs when a business produces at its maximum possible output with its current resources, meaning all factors of production are fully employed.
Topics that use Full capacity
- Capacity utilisation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Cost management
- Efficiency
- Expanding capacity
- Quality control
- Rationalisation
- Subcontracting
- Flexibility
- Spare capacity
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