In the Transition from the Short Run to the Long

question 318

Multiple Choice

In the transition from the short run to the long run, the number of firms in a competitive industry is

• A)fixed.
• B)increasing at a constant rate.
• C)decreasing.
• D)able to adjust to market conditions.

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Definitions:

Cost

An amount that must be paid or spent to buy or obtain something, covering expenses such as manufacturing, labor, or materials.

Benefit

The advantage or profit gained from something, often used in the context of weighing costs against benefits in decision-making processes.

Freely Functioning Market

A market where goods and services are traded without any restrictions or interventions from governments.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect the economy, which can include regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and taxes.