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Figure 16-13
-Refer to Figure 16-13. What is the first step in this industry's adjustment to long run equilibrium?

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Definitions:

Input Prices

The cost of resources used in the production process, including labor, materials, and capital.

Price Ceilings

Legal maximum prices set for particular goods and services, intended to protect consumers from very high prices.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the actual cost paid by consumers and the maximum amount they're prepared to pay for a good or service.

Market Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a stable market price.