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:

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one more unit of a good changes as the production volume changes.

Average Total Cost (ATC)

The per unit cost of production, calculated by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output produced.

Total Cost

The total of all costs associated with producing goods or services, encompassing both fixed and variable expenses.

Output

The amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a specific period.