In the Short Run, the Prices of Goods and Services

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the short run, the prices of goods and services are:

• A)sticky.
• B)flexible.
• C)higher than those in the long run.
• D)lower than those in the long run.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the amount of goods or services produced, such as rent or salaries.

Marginal Costs

Refers to the cost added by producing one extra item of a product, emphasizing its role in decision making regarding production levels.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.

Total Fixed Costs

The total of all expenses that stay the same no matter the amount of production or output.