Which of the Following Are Short-Run Circumstances That Affect the Position

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are short-run circumstances that affect the position of the total cost curve?

• A) Prices of fixed inputs
• B) Quality of care
• C) Patient case mix
• D) Amounts of variable inputs

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