Economics B A-Level
Spare capacity
What Spare capacity means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Spare capacity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Exists when current output is below the maximum possible output, providing flexibility to meet sudden demand spikes.
Topics that use Spare capacity
- Capacity utilisation (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Cost management
- Efficiency
- Expanding capacity
- Full capacity
- Quality control
- Rationalisation
- Subcontracting
- Flexibility
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