What Is a Gradient

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is a gradient?

• A) equilibrium or balance between two unconnected areas
• B) equal amounts of something exist in areas that are connected
• C) maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment
• D) more of something exists in one area than another and the two areas are connected

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Definitions:

Constant-cost Industry

An industry where input costs remain unchanged as industry output changes, leading to a flat supply curve.

Industry Supply

The total output of goods or services that producers in an industry are willing and able to sell at different price levels, during a certain time period.

Long-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between market price and the amount of goods supplied by producers, considering all factors of production can be varied.

Competitive Industry

An industry with many firms competing against each other, with no single firm dominating the market.