Short-Run Costs That Increase and Decrease as an Output Increases

question 36

Multiple Choice

Short-run costs that increase and decrease as an output increases or decreases are called ________ costs.

• A) variable
• B) secondary
• C) derived
• D) partial
• E) potential

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Definitions:

Risk Tolerance

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