When a Firm Can Pass on Its Cost Increases to Its

question 38

Multiple Choice

When a firm can pass on its cost increases to its customers and revenue decreases to its suppliers,it has a ________ hedge.

• A)natural
• B)basis
• C)vertical
• D)horizontal
• E)hidden

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