An Important Assumption That Is Made When Constructing a Supply

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Multiple Choice

An important assumption that is made when constructing a supply schedule is

• A) only price and quantity matter in determining supply.
• B) firms always want to sell a certain amount of a product.
• C) supply is too important to be left to the marketplace.
• D) all other determinants of supply are held constant.
• E) demand has a positive slope.

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Definitions:

Output

The overall production of goods and services by a business or the entire economy.

MC Curve

The Marginal Cost Curve, which shows the cost of producing one more unit of a good or service.

Shutting Down

The short-run decision by a firm to cease production due to market conditions, though it may resume operations in the future.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of production or business activity.