When Prices Rise

question 79

Multiple Choice

When prices rise,

• A)the rich benefit at the expense of the poor.
• B)the poor benefit at the expense of the rich.
• C)both the rich and poor lose real income.
• D)the effect in the rich and poor is uncertain.

Identify the importance of opportunity cost in decision-making.

Understand the role of incremental revenue in evaluating various courses of action.

Differentiate between relevant and avoidable costs.

Learn the principles guiding make or buy, and special order decisions.

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