What Is the Reason Why Large, Short-Run Declines in Farm

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Multiple Choice

What is the reason why large, short-run declines in farm prices do not significantly reduce farm production in the short run?

• A)Farmers' variable costs are high compared with their fixed costs.
• B)Farmers' fixed costs are high compared with their variable costs.
• C)Farmers' prices received are greater than prices paid for agricultural products.
• D)Farmers' prices paid are greater than prices received for agricultural products.

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