Which of the Following Costs Is Fixed in the Short

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following costs is fixed in the short run?

• A) wages
• B) utilities
• C) capital
• D) raw materials
• E) office supplies

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Definitions:

Income

The money received by an individual or entity, typically measured over a certain period, for labor, services, or through investments.

Claret

A term primarily used in British English to refer to red Bordeaux wine.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives, holding utility constant.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, typically determined by supply and demand dynamics in the market.