In the Short-Run an Increase in the Costs of Production

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the short-run an increase in the costs of production makes

• A)output and prices rise.
• B)output rise and prices fall.
• C)output fall and prices rise.
• D)output and prices fall.

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Definitions:

Cash Interest Payment

The actual cash paid by a borrower to a lender or bondholder as compensation for the use of borrowed money, usually at set intervals.

Bond Exchange

The process of trading bonds in the financial market, where investors buy and sell debt securities issued by entities like governments and corporations.

Market Rate of Interest

The prevailing rate of interest observed in the marketplace for loans and investments.

Trading

Buying and selling securities or commodities in financial markets, aiming for short-term profits.