Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Economic Short

question 295

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the economic short run?

• A)It is a period of one year or less.
• B)It is a period during which firms are free to vary all of their inputs.
• C)It is a period during which at least one of the firm's inputs is fixed.
• D)It is a period during which fixed inputs become variable inputs because of depreciation.

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold by a company, including material, labor, and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Ending Inventory

Merchandise value ready for sale at the close of an accounting cycle.

Consistency Principle

An accounting standard that mandates entities to apply the same accounting methods and practices from period to period.

Expense Recognition Principle

This principle dictates that expenses should be recognized in the accounting period when they are incurred, not necessarily when they are paid, matching expenses to the revenues they help generate.