Suppose That Pasta Is Produced Under Conditions of Perfect Competition

question 197

Multiple Choice

Suppose that pasta is produced under conditions of perfect competition and that the constant-cost industry is initially in long-run equilibrium. Now suppose there is an increase in the price of wheat, which is a key ingredient in producing pasta. Further assume that the price elasticity of demand for pasta is -1.8. In the short run, we would expect to see a:

• A) higher price and a smaller quantity of pasta.
• B) higher price and a greater quantity of pasta.
• C) lower price and a greater quantity of pasta.
• D) lower price and a smaller quantity of pasta.

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Definitions:

Conj

A conjunction or connecting term that combines sentences or terms in logic or grammar.

Conj

Short for conjunction, a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

MP

A shorthand for Modus Ponens, a logical argument form where if a implies b, and a is true, then b must also be true.

Add

The mathematical operation of combining two or more quantities to get a sum.