Starting from Long-Run Equilibrium,an Increase in Autonomous Consumption Results in ________

question 139

Multiple Choice

Starting from long-run equilibrium,an increase in autonomous consumption results in ________ actual output in the short run and _________ output in the long run.

• A) higher;higher
• B) higher;no change in potential
• C) lower;no change in potential
• D) lower;higher
• E) lower;lower

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Definitions:

Trophic Level

Trophic level pertains to the position an organism occupies in a food chain, ranging from primary producers at the base to apex predators at the top.

Carnivores

Organisms that primarily consume meat from other animals as their source of nourishment.

Trophic Category

A classification of organisms based on their feeding positions and energy sources within an ecosystem.

Decomposer

Heterotroph that feeds on organic remains by breaking them down into smaller, absorbable subunits.