Why Is the Short Run NOT the Same Length of Time

question 94

Multiple Choice

Why is the short run NOT the same length of time for all firms and industries?

• A) because the marginal product of capital begins to diminish at different levels of capital utilization across firms
• B) because the average product of labour varies across industries
• C) because the life span of capital and the extent of capital specialization will vary across firms and industries
• D) because entrepreneurs have different tastes and preferences

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