Explain the Differences Between Qualitative and Quantitative Variables and Provide

question 46

Essay

Explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative variables and provide an example of each.

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, and easy entry and exit from the market.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, enabling full adjustment to change.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input in the production process is fixed, and only some inputs can be adjusted by firms.

Decreasing Costs

A situation where the total cost of production decreases as the volume of production increases.