Define or Explain the Following Terms: Endemic, Epidemic, and Pandemic

question 50

Essay

Define or explain the following terms: endemic, epidemic, and pandemic.

---

Definitions:

Long Run

A time frame where all production elements and expenses can change, providing businesses the flexibility to adapt to market fluctuations.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input in the production process is fixed, limiting the ability to adjust the production level.

Short Run

A period in economics during which some factors of production or inputs are fixed, influencing decisions on production and costs.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales and must be paid regardless of the quantity produced or sold.