Related to the Economics in Practice on P

question 259

Multiple Choice

Related to the Economics in Practice on p. 466: A recent study by economists at Yale University and the University of Chicago suggests that changing retirement plan enrollment options from a(n) ________ system to a(n) ________ system increased pension plan enrollment after three months of work from 65 percent of workers to 98 percent of workers.

• A) "opt-in"; "opt-out"
• B) "opt-out"; "opt-in"
• C) voluntary; mandatory
• D) mandatory; voluntary

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Definitions:

Net Sales

Net sales are the total revenue from goods and services sold by a company, after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its clients (customers) for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, including taxes, from its total revenues.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially concerning liquidity.