A Necessity (Such as Food and Shelter) Generally Has an Inelastic

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A necessity (such as food and shelter) generally has an inelastic demand.

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Definitions:

Least Costly

Refers to the option that requires the smallest amount of expense or effort to achieve a given outcome.

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and free entry and exit, leading to efficient outcomes.

Profit-Maximizing Condition

The state in which a firm's marginal cost is equal to its marginal revenue, aiming to achieve the highest possible profit.

Marginal Revenue Product

The increased earnings from adding one more unit of a resource used in production, such as capital or labor.