If There Are Very Few Substitutes for a Product, Then

question 169

Multiple Choice

If there are very few substitutes for a product, then an increase in its price causes

• A)a relatively large increase in quantity demanded.
• B)a relatively large decrease in quantity demanded.
• C)no change in quantity demanded.
• D)a relatively small increase in quantity demanded.
• E)a relatively small decrease in quantity demanded.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the number of units produced.

Marginal Cost

The rise in production costs when one more unit of a product or service is produced.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in which a market or economy has adjusted to all internal and external changes and forces, resulting in no incentive for allocation or production adjustments.

Rational Criterion

A standard or principle for making decisions based on logical and coherent reasoning, aimed at achieving the best possible outcome.