The Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve Is Upward Sloping Because in the Short

question 15

Multiple Choice

The short-run aggregate supply curve is upward sloping because in the short run,costs of many factors that go into producing goods and services are ________,meaning that the price for a unit of output will ________ relative to input prices and the profit per unit will rise.

• A)fixed; rise
• B)fixed; fall
• C)flexible; rise
• D)flexible; fall

Grasp the significance of setting transfer prices and the approaches used.

Understand and identify the differences between investment centers and profit centers.

Calculate investment turnover and understand its implications.

Calculate profit margin and understand its relevance in assessing divisional performance.

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