A farmer doubles her acreage of corn and as a result finds that her costs per bushel of corn drop.She has experienced economies of scope.

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Economies of scope refer to cost advantages that a business obtains due to a broader scope of operations, typically by producing multiple products. The scenario describes economies of scale, where cost per unit decreases as production increases.

A Farmer Doubles Her Acreage of Corn and as a Result