If the Price of a Commodity Is Above Marginal Cost

question 35

Multiple Choice

If the price of a commodity is above marginal cost, then the economy will tend to

• A)overproduce the item.
• B)underproduce the item.
• C)produce the optimal amount of the item.
• D)overproduce and underproduce the item cyclically.

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Definitions:

Operations Management

The administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization, focusing on converting materials and labor into goods and services as effectively as possible.

Service Sector

A segment of the economy that involves providing services, as opposed to producing goods, including sectors like retail, healthcare, and education.

Manufacturing Sector

The sector of the economy that is engaged in the production of goods through the processing of raw materials and components into finished products.

Mass Customization

A strategy that enables businesses to produce goods and services to meet individual customer's needs with near mass production efficiency.