The bigger you are, the easier it gets. This is the main idea behind "economies of scale," an economic concept that describes how larger companies become more efficient and protect their market ...

Investors can evaluate economies of scale to determine if a company can increase profitability and stay competitive as it grows. This happens when a company reduces production costs by producing more ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...