When the Demand for Electricity Peaks During the Hottest Days

question 358

Multiple Choice

When the demand for electricity peaks during the hottest days of summer, Florida Power and Light Company can generate more electricity by using more fuel and increasing the working hours of many of its employees. The company cannot, however, increase electric power production by building additional generating capacity. This means that the company is in the

• A) market run.
• B) short run.
• C) intermediate run.
• D) long run.

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