The Rate of Injecting Cocaine Has Decreased Because of __________

question 23

Multiple Choice

The rate of injecting cocaine has decreased because of __________.

• A)the lack of necessary chemical mixtures
• B)the risk of AIDS and hepatitis from contaminated needles
• C)the social stigma of being a street user
• D)the huge crash after the intense high

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in market demand or supply.

Long-Run Industry

A period in which all factors of production and costs can be variable, allowing for adjustment to changes in market conditions.

Zero-Profit Equilibrium

A situation where a firm's total revenues exactly equal its total costs, resulting in no economic profit.

Entry

The act of entering or moving into a market or area of business to start operations or activities.