In 2008,the Average American Works About _____ Hours a Year

question 195

Short Answer

In 2008,the average American works about _____ hours a year.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A market situation where a single supplier is most efficient in providing goods or services due to the high fixed or startup costs relative to the size of the market.

Per-unit Cost

The cost associated with producing a single unit of a product, including all variable and fixed costs divided by the total output.

Market Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced and offered for sale by firms in a particular market.

Fair Return

A reasonable profit level that a utility or service provider is allowed to earn, taking into account the need to provide goods or services at fair prices.