Inefficiency Exists in an Economy When a Good Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Inefficiency exists in an economy when a good is

• A)being produced with less than all available resources.
• B)not distributed fairly among buyers.
• C)not being produced by the lowest-cost producers.
• D)being consumed by buyers who value it most highly.

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Definitions:

Output

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

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of output, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Labor

The human effort, either physical or mental, employed in the production of goods and services.

Materials

Raw elements or substances used in the production or manufacturing of goods.