Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Economic Short

question 295

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the economic short run?

• A)It is a period of one year or less.
• B)It is a period during which firms are free to vary all of their inputs.
• C)It is a period during which at least one of the firm's inputs is fixed.
• D)It is a period during which fixed inputs become variable inputs because of depreciation.

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