Question

Which of the following is an example of economies of scope? A mountain resort begins running chairlifts for mountain bikers and hikers during the summer. The resort was initially built for skiing during the winter months. Walmart can transport goods and services at a lower cost than any of its retail competitors can. Some computer hardware manufacturers lower costs by outsourcing support services to call centers in India. Securicorp can provide security services to all local households at a lower average cost than if two firms provided home security.

Answer 1

Answer:

A mountain resort begins running chairlifts for mountain bikers and hikers during the summer. The resort was initially built for skiing during the winter months.

Explanation:

Economies of scope -

It is the situation where the marginal cost and the long - run average of a company , economy or organization reduces , because of the production of some complementary services and goods .

It means that the production of one good decreases the cost of another good .

Hence , The example of economic scope is first options .