JAMB Economics 1998 Question 8

Question 8

Theory of Production

The short-run period in production is defined as a period when

  1. A.there is at least one fixed factor
  2. B.all costs of production must be covered
  3. C.the output cannot be varied
  4. D.current output is not profitable.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (there is at least one fixed factor)

Explanation

The short run is a period too short to change every input, so at least one factor (such as land or machinery) stays fixed.