When L.L. Bean decides to increase its prices due to general inflation, they must reprint the millions of catalogs they produce and distribute. The costs associated with doing so in response to inflation are called:

A. shoe-leather costs.
B. menu costs.
C. printing costs.
D. tax distortions.


Answer: B

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