In the Cost Minimization Problem, Output

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the cost minimization problem, output:

• A)and prices are exogenous while the quantity of inputs are endogenous.
• B)is exogenous while input quantities and prices are endogenous.
• C)is endogenous while input quantities and prices are exogenous.
• D)and the quantity of inputs are exogenous while prices are endogenous.

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