When Policymakers Impose Price Controls, They

question 115

Multiple Choice

When policymakers impose price controls, they

• A) are usually following the advice of mainstream economists.
• B) usually improve the efficiency of economic activity.
• C) distort the signals that normally guide the allocation of resources.
• D) demonstrate a willingness to sacrifice equity in order to improve efficiency.

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Definitions:

Cost Performance Index

A measure in project management that calculates the efficiency of budget utilization by dividing the earned value by the actual costs.

Schedule Variance

The difference between the planned and the actual project progress, indicating whether a project is ahead or behind schedule.

Resource Flow Variance

Variations in the rate, timing, and quality of resources being supplied to or produced by a process.

Detailed Cost Estimates

An in-depth prediction of the likely costs of a project, based on detailed information and analysis.