A given percentage increase in consumer demand can lead to a much larger percentage increase in the demand for plant and equipment necessary to produce the additional output.Economists refer to this as the ________.
A) derived demand
B) inelastic demand
C) acceleration effect
D) straight rebuy
E) sales cycle

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The acceleration effect refers to the phenomenon where a small change in consumer demand can lead to a larger change in the demand for capital goods, like plant and equipment, as businesses adjust to meet the increased demand for their products.

A Given Percentage Increase in Consumer Demand Can Lead to a Much