Consider the following statements when answering this question: I. If a technology exhibits diminishing returns then it also exhibits decreasing return to scale.
II) If a technology exhibits decreasing returns to scale then it also exhibits diminishing returns.

A) I is true, and II is false.
B) I is false, and II is true.
C) Both I and II are true.
D) Both I and II are false.

Decreasing Returns

A principle where an increase in the amount of one factor of production, while other factors are held constant, results in a lower ratio of output per input.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that if one factor of production is increased while others are held constant, the incremental output will eventually decrease.

Scale

The size or level of something, often used to describe the scope of a business operation or production.