[Solved] In studies that followed hundreds of 5- to 18-year-old girls from New Zealand and the United States,________ was (were)linked to sexual activity before age 16. A) erotic plasticity B) a brother's absence C) a father's absence D) social scripts Short Run: A period during which at least one input (e.g., plant size, technology) is fixed, and firms can adjust only the variable inputs (e.g., labor). Excise Tax: A tax imposed on specific goods, services, or activities, often included in the price of items like gasoline, alcohol, and tobacco. Tax Wedge: The difference between the amount a buyer pays and the amount a seller receives for a good or service due to taxation. Sellers: Individuals or entities that offer goods or services for sale in the market.