A Cost That Depends on the Amount of Resource That

question 10

Multiple Choice

A cost that depends on the amount of resource that is used is referred to as a

• A)fixed cost.
• B)variable cost.
• C)direct cost.
• D)indirect cost.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

Market Equilibrium

A situation where the quantity demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a stable market price.

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic effectiveness that happens when a good or service doesn't reach or cannot reach equilibrium.

Price

The monetary value attached to a product or service, determined by the interaction of supply and demand.