Why Did the Carolingian Empire Collapse During the Ninth Century

question 64

Multiple Choice

Why did the Carolingian empire collapse during the ninth century?

• A) because the structural limits of its expansion had been reached
• B) because of the division of the empire among all the legitimate heirs of Louis
• C) because of Viking raids
• D) because the loyalty of vassals toward Charlemagne collapsed after his death
• E) all of these

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Short Run

A period in which at least one factor of production is fixed and cannot be varied by the firm.

Long Run

A period sufficient for all inputs in production to be adjusted, including physical capital and labor.

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