Can you please explain what we mean by "Short-run" and "long-run" for decision-making in cost accounting? and What are the relevant costs related for each term.  Does short-term mean a period less than a year? And long-run, a period more than a year?

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Can you please explain what we mean by "Short-run" and "long-run" for decision-making in cost accounting? and What are the relevant costs related for each term. 

Does short-term mean a period less than a year? And long-run, a period more than a year? 

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