U-Shaped Cost Curves    It's possible that LRAC curves are "U Shaped" like the graph to the right. Min ES refers to "Minimum Efficient Scale" and is the smallest a firm can be (in terms of output) and still have minimum average costs. Max ES or "Maximum Efficient Scale" is the largest a firm can be and enjoy minimum average costs.

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