alleryStart learning →Widening gaps between isoquants of equal output steps indicate what?
AIncreasing returns to scale
BConstant returns to scale
CDecreasing returns to scale
DPerfect substitution
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Decreasing returns to scale
If doubling both inputs lands on an isoquant with less than double the output, returns to scale are decreasing.
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