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noun
The characteristics that lead to an increase in average costs as a firm grows beyond a certain size.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
Topics: economics, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: economies of scale
History
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