What Does the Economic Order Quantity Measure

question 67

Multiple Choice

What does the economic order quantity measure?

• A)the minimum total annual inventory costs
• B)the maximum total annual inventory costs
• C)no inventory shortages
• D)minimum ordering costs

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Definitions:

Basic Economic Questions

Fundamental questions any economy faces regarding what goods and services to produce, how to produce them, and for whom they are produced, based on limited resources and unlimited wants.

Consumers' Role

The influence or part played by consumers in the market, including their decisions on purchasing goods and services.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum quantity of goods and services that can be produced within a given time period and set of resources, assuming full and efficient use of those resources.