A Sunk Cost Is One That

question 304

Multiple Choice

A sunk cost is one that

• A)changes as the level of output changes in the short run.
• B)was paid in the past and will not change regardless of the present decision.
• C)should determine the rational course of action in the future.
• D)has the most impact on profit-making decisions.

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Definitions:

Short-Run Output

The production level of goods and services in the short term, often under fixed conditions or capacities.

Expected Price Level

The anticipated average price of goods and services in an economy at a future time, influencing consumer and business decisions.

Short-Run Aggregate Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing how the total production of goods and services in an economy varies with changes in the price level in the short term.

Actual Price Level

The current index of prices for goods and services in an economy, reflecting the purchasing power of money at a specific point in time.