The Shorter the Period of Time Consumers Have to Adjust

question 56

Multiple Choice

The shorter the period of time consumers have to adjust to price changes, the __________ the __________ elasticity of demand.

• A)lower; income
• B)lower; price
• C)higher; income
• D)higher; price

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good that consumers are willing to purchase at different prices.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The point of production where a company reaches its maximum possible profit.

Antimacassars

Protective coverings placed over the backs or arms of chairs and sofas to prevent soiling or wear, originally designed to protect furniture from the macassar oil used in men's hair grooming in the 19th century.

Labor Supply Curve

A graphic representation showing the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor that workers are willing to supply.