Which of the Following Would Be Expected to Cause an Increase

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be expected to cause an increase in the inflation rate rather than a once-and-for-all increase in the price level?

• A)the imposition of a new sales tax
• B)the sudden doubling of a key raw materials price
• C)a new payroll tax that raises unit wage costs
• D)expectations of higher future inflation
• E)an early frost that damages the agricultural harvest

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Definitions:

Target Ratio

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WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital; a computation that determines a company's capital cost by proportionally weighting each category of capital.

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Interest Tax Shield

The reduction in taxable income for individuals or corporations achieved by deducting interest payments on borrowed funds.