Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Short

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a short term macroeconomic "shock"?

• A)political unrest
• B)a change in the tax code
• C)a drought
• D)increased military spending
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales activities.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output produced.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed costs of production divided by the number of units produced, showing how fixed costs per unit change with changes in output.

Average Total Cost

The per-unit cost of production, calculated by dividing the total cost by the total quantity of output produced.