AP Microeconomics |4.4 GM's Diseconomies of Scale

Directions: The followingarticle is from a journalist who covered General Motors and the auto industry for many years. Throughout the article the journalist provides insight into why the company had to file for bankruptcy in 2008.

http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/21/magazines/fortune/taylor_generalmotors.fortune/index.htm

Identify three specific examples from the article that demonstrate the concept of diseconomies of scale. Be sure to explain how each example relates to the concept. Complete the assignment by providing your examples and explanations below.

This assignment will be graded out of 9 points. Each example is worth 3 points; 1 point for providing an appropriate example and 2 points for the explanation.