In General, When the Price of a Fixed Factor of Production

question 118

Multiple Choice

In general, when the price of a fixed factor of production increases:

• A)the profit-maximizing price falls.
• B)marginal cost is unchanged.
• C)marginal cost increases.
• D)the profit-maximizing level of output increases.

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