How Long Is the "Short-Run" Time Period in the Economic

question 52

Multiple Choice

How long is the "short-run" time period in the economic analysis of the market?

• A)three months or one business quarter
• B)total time in which sellers already in the market respond to changes in demand and equilibrium price
• C)total amount of time it takes new sellers to enter the market
• D)total amount of time it takes original sellers to leave the market

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