A Decrease in Input Costs to Firms in a Market

question 91

Multiple Choice

A decrease in input costs to firms in a market will result in a(n)

• A)decrease in equilibrium price and an increase in equilibrium quantity.
• B)decrease in equilibrium price and a decrease in equilibrium quantity.
• C)increase in equilibrium price and a decrease in equilibrium quantity.
• D)increase in equilibrium price and an increase in equilibrium quantity.

---

Definitions:

Arbitrage

The practice of profiting from price differences of the same asset in different markets, exploiting inefficiencies without market risk by simultaneously buying and selling.

Expected Rate of Return

The mean amount of profit or loss one can expect from an investment, accounting for all possible outcomes.

Adjusted Beta

A measure that adjusts a security's beta (volatility relative to the market) based on its historical performance, to provide a more relevant estimation of its future volatility.

Unadjusted Beta

The beta of a stock calculated directly from historical data, without applying any adjustments for its specific characteristics.