The vertical distance between the average total cost and the average variable cost curves at any level of output will always be

A. variable cost.
B. fixed cost less variable cost.
C. average fixed cost.
D. total cost less fixed cost.


Answer: C

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In the intermediate range of the aggregate supply curve, higher aggregate demand will increase:

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A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D.

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a. demanded exceeds quantity supplied and the market mechanism pushes the price up, which in turn encourages more production and less consumption. b. supplied exceeds quantity demanded and the price falls, which encourages more production and less consumption. c. demanded exceeds quantity supplied and the market mechanism pushes the price down, which encourages more production and less consumption. d. supplied exceeds quantity demanded and the price rises, which encourages more production and less consumption.

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