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question 12

Multiple Choice

The fact that U.S. managers' salaries are substantially greater than those of comparable managers in Japan may be related to:

• A) an increase in the demand for CEOs.
• B) an increase in the supply of CEOs.
• C) the comparatively greater competitive markets in Japan.
• D) the greater number of public goods provided in the United States.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The sum of those costs that rise as output increases. Examples of variable costs are wages paid to workers and payments for raw materials.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, sector, or economy during a specific period.

Per-Unit Cost of Production

The average cost incurred in producing one unit of a good or service, including all variable and fixed costs.

Grade-Point Average

A numerical representation of a student's academic performance, averaged across all completed courses.