The Latin term, "Ceteris paribus,” refers to: a. The outcome of an economic analysis. b. The assumption that all other things are held equal when conducting an economic analysis. c. The fact that nothing changes when a market is in equilibrium. d. The mechanisms by which a market returns to equilibrium.

The Latin term, "Ceteris paribus,” refers to: a. The outcome of an economic analysis. b. The assumption that all other things are held equal when conducting an economic analysis. c. The fact that nothing changes when a market is in equilibrium. d. The mechanisms by which a market returns to equilibrium.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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