In Poland's Free Market, Felix Siemienas Is Making a Fortune

question 51

Multiple Choice

In Poland's free market, Felix Siemienas is making a fortune in cold cuts.Prices are much higher than formerly.Siemienas says, "Yes, my prices are high.If nobody buys, I bring my prices down.That is the market rule." This "rule" best describes

• A)the law of diminishing returns.
• B)opportunity cost.
• C)the law of increasing costs.
• D)the law of demand.

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