Suppose an Increase in World Demand for Potash (Used in the Production

question 109

Multiple Choice

Suppose an increase in world demand for potash (used in the production of fertilizer) increases the price by 22 percent.Annual Canadian production increases by 33 percent.What is the elasticity of supply of Canadian potash?

• A)0.22
• B)0.33
• C)0.67
• D)1.0
• E)1.5

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Definitions:

Overhead Cost

Indirect costs not directly tied to production but necessary for running business operations, such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses.

Fixed Component

A portion of the total costs that remains unchanged regardless of the level of production or business activity.

Inspection Cost

The expenses associated with the activity of ensuring that a product or service meets specified standards of quality.

Least-squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine a line of best fit by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and predicted values.