The Shift from a Two-Field to a Three-Field System Contributed

question 81

True/False

The shift from a two-field to a three-field system contributed to the increase in food production in the Middle Ages.

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Definitions:

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to make adjustments, resulting in no economic profit in perfect competition.

Excess Capacity

Refers to the situation where a firm produces at a level less than its potential output, leading to underutilized resources.

Short Run

A period of time in which at least one input (typically capital) is fixed, affecting the firm's capacity to adjust its production levels.

Efficient Use

The optimization of resources to achieve the highest possible output or benefit with the least amount of input or waste.