Impact of a New Production Technology
A car manufacturer's cost structure includes a large, one-time fixed cost for the factory and a constant cost for the labor and materials required for each car. This results in a downward-sloping average cost curve. The company is considering a major investment in a new, highly automated production line. This investment would significantly increase the initial fixed cost of the factory but would reduce the cost of labor and materials needed for each individual car. Assuming the company proceeds with this investment, describe the two primary ways the firm's average cost curve would be expected to change. Explain the reasoning for each change.
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