Economic Depreciation Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

Economic depreciation is

• A)the same as depreciation calculated by an accountant.
• B)equal to economic profit minus normal profit.
• C)the change in the market price of capital over a given period.
• D)the deterioration of the physical appearance of a capital.
• E)paid in cash.

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Definitions:

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The sum of all financial resources present in an economy at a given moment, encompassing currency, deposits in banks, and other assets that can be quickly converted into cash.

Federal Reserve

The principal banking authority in the United States, responsible for overseeing the nation's financial and monetary systems.