Which Factor Is the Most Important in Determining the Price

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which factor is the most important in determining the price elasticity of supply?

• A) the number of close substitutes
• B) the time period the producer has to adjust inputs and outputs
• C) the intensity of the need on behalf of consumers
• D) the number of alternative uses of the good

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Definitions:

Airborne Precautions

Infection control measures taken to prevent disease transmission through air currents, relevant for pathogens that can travel on dust particles or small respiratory droplets.

Standard Precautions

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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AFB Smear

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