economy of scale
Economic concept where increasing production scale reduces per-unit cost. Often used in business and economics contexts.
See also: スケールメリット
Economies of scale arise from large-scale production.
In this industry, economies of scale are the key to competitiveness.
Synonymous loanword from English 'scale merit', often used interchangeably with 規模効果 in business contexts.
Compound of 規模 (scale) and 効果 (effect), directly translating the English term 'economy of scale'.