The Short Run Is a Period of Time

question 46

Multiple Choice

The short run is a period of time

• A) when all input prices have adjusted to clear markets.
• B) when all prices have adjusted to equilibrium prices.
• C) when some prices have not adjusted to clear markets.
• D) shorter than 10 years.
• E) shorter than 1 year.

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