Which of the Following Represents the Key Difference Between the Short

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the key difference between the short run and the long run?

• A) In the long run, the firm makes commitments to a certain type of production technology which are represented as fixed costs in the long run. For example, they have signed a lease on a particular production facility. These fixed costs do not exist in the short run.
• B) In the short run, the firm makes commitments to a certain type of production technology, which are represented as fixed costs in the short run. For example, they have signed a lease on a particular production facility. These fixed costs do not exist in the long run.
• C) The short run refers to less than two years and the long run in over two years.
• D) None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the end of its lifetime, factoring in its current market price, face value, interest rate, and time to maturity.

Market Interest Rates

The prevailing rates at which borrowers can obtain loans and lenders can invest funds in the broader financial market.

Interest Rate Risk

The potential for investment losses due to fluctuations in interest rates.

Zero Coupon Treasury Bond

A government bond that does not pay interest throughout its life and is sold at a discount from the face value.