In the Short Run

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the short run,

• A) a firm cannot hire new workers.
• B) wage rates and product prices cannot change.
• C) a firm cannot add on to an assembly line or introduce new machines to the production process.
• D) employment levels cannot change.

---

Definitions:

Cerebellum

Part of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, coordination, and balance.

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and the regulation of sleep and wakefulness.

Irreversible Coma

An irreversible coma is a permanent state of unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, indicating severe brain injury or dysfunction.

Trigeminal Nerve Function

The function of the fifth cranial nerve, which involves transmitting sensory information from the face to the brain and controlling some muscle movements for chewing.