Difficulty: Medium Figure 13-4

question 94

Multiple Choice

Difficulty: Medium Figure 13-4
-Refer to Figure 13-4. Let Y = real GDP, AE = Aggregate Expenditures, C = Consumption,
I_P = Planned Investment. Suppose AE = C + I_P, and I_P is autonomous. At a real GDP of $7,000 billion

• A) planned investment is greater than actual investment.
• B) planned investment equals actual investment.
• C) planned investment is less than actual investment.
• D) there will be no unplanned investment.

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Definitions:

First-In, First-Out

An inventory valuation method that assumes that the first items placed in inventory are the first items sold, ideal for products that are perishable or have a short shelf life.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before a period begins, based on the estimated overhead costs and estimated activity base, used to allocate overhead costs to products or services.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses attributed to the payment of employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated, used in allocating manufacturing overhead costs.