A manufacturer has set the initial price of its product below the product's AVC. The manufacturer assumes that the low price will be attractive to enough consumers so that market share can be acquired very rapidly. The producer further assumes that, as additional market share is attained, AVC will be reduced substantially. In fact, when total sales hit the 20,000 unit point, the producer expects AVC to drop below price. The manufacturer is most likely making use of:
Answer: Experience curve effects.