A ____________________Is a Variable That Is Related to the Independent

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Short Answer

A ____________________is a variable that is related to the independent variable and may affect the dependent variable if it is not controlled for.

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Definitions:

Long-run Supply Curve

A curve that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a long period, taking into account all possible adjustments including entry and exit of firms.

Input Prices

The costs of raw materials and components required to produce a good or service.

Allocative Efficiency

Occurs when resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum price a consumer is (or consumers are) willing to pay for an additional unit of a product and its market price; the triangular area below the demand curve and above the market price.