The rate of return on capital that is just sufficient to keep owners and investors satisfied is called

A) economic profit.
B) a minimum efficient scale.
C) the price-earnings ratio.
D) a normal rate of return.

Normal Rate

Typically refers to a baseline or standard rate of interest, production, or growth that is considered usual or expected under normal circumstances.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production at which a firm can achieve the lowest long-run average total cost.