The Processes a Firm Uses to Turn Inputs into Outputs

question 186

Multiple Choice

The processes a firm uses to turn inputs into outputs of goods and services is called

• A)technology.
• B)technological change.
• C)marginal analysis.
• D)positive economic analysis.

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Definitions:

Unemployment

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Natural Rate

The long-term unemployment rate reflecting the number of people who are jobless due to the economic structure, without accelerating inflation.

Time Inconsistency

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