A Review of the Height and Weight of Children Around

question 90

Multiple Choice

A review of the height and weight of children around the world concluded that the two most important contributors to height differences are ________ and nutrition.

• A)ethnic origin
• B)cultural variation
• C)obesity
• D)activity levels

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Definitions:

Returns to Scale

The change in output resulting from a proportionate increase in all inputs (factors of production), where increasing, constant, and decreasing returns to scale can occur.

Long-Run Average Total Cost

The average cost per unit of output in the long term when all inputs can be varied by the firm and economies of scale have been reached.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a given period.

Returns to Scale

The rate at which output increases in response to a proportional increase in all inputs (factors of production).