The Ability of a Firm to Pass on Cost Increases

question 69

Multiple Choice

The ability of a firm to pass on cost increases to its customers or revenue decreases to its suppliers is known as:

• A)a natural hedge.
• B)vertical integration.
• C)adverse selection.
• D)operating insurance.
• E)supply management.

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