Határköltségtl

Határköltségtl is a Hungarian term that translates to "marginal cost" in English. It refers to the additional cost incurred by a producer when increasing the output of a good or service by one unit. This concept is fundamental in economics and is used by businesses to make production decisions.

Understanding marginal cost helps firms determine the optimal level of production. If the marginal cost of producing an additional unit is less than the price that can be obtained for that unit, the firm will likely increase production. Conversely, if the marginal cost exceeds the selling price, it is generally not profitable to produce more.

Marginal cost is not a fixed value; it changes with the level of output. Initially, marginal cost may decrease as production increases due to economies of scale. However, beyond a certain point, marginal cost tends to rise due to factors such as diminishing returns to labor or capital, or increased input prices required to produce more.

In a perfectly competitive market, a firm maximizes its profit by producing at the point where marginal cost equals the market price. This is because producing beyond this point would mean the cost of the last unit produced is higher than the revenue it generates. Therefore, határköltségtl is a crucial element in the economic analysis of production and pricing strategies for businesses.