In the short-run an increase in the costs of production makes

A) both output and prices rise.
B) output rise and prices fall.
C) output fall and prices rise.
D) both output and prices fall.

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In the short-run an increase in the costs of production makesA) both output and prices rise.B) output rise and prices fall.C) output fall and prices rise.D) both output and prices fall.

Sydney Lassetter · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  In the short run, an increase in the costs of production typically leads to a decrease in supply because it becomes more expensive for firms to produce goods. As a result, the quantity of output falls, and the prices of goods rise due to the reduced supply.

In the short-run an increase in the costs of production makes

A) both output and prices rise.
B) output rise and prices fall.
C) output fall and prices rise.
D) both output and prices fall.

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