The _______ Method Uses Demand in the First Period to Forecast

question 77

Multiple Choice

The _______ method uses demand in the first period to forecast demand in the next period.

• A)naïve
• B)moving average
• C)exponential smoothing.
• D)linear trend

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to change.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how average cost changes with changes in output.

Zero Economic Profits

A situation in perfect competition where firms earn just enough revenue to cover their total costs, including opportunity costs.

Marginal Revenue

Marginal Revenue is the additional income received from selling one more unit of a product.