Which of the Following Is Not a Cost Imposed by Inflation

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a cost imposed by inflation?

• A)Inflation reduces the affordability of goods and services to the average consumer.
• B)The money that consumers and firms hold loses its purchasing power.
• C)Firms must pay for changing prices on products and printing new catalogs.
• D)Banks can lose if they under predict inflation and charge an interest rate that does not completely compensate for inflation.

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Definitions:

Safety Stock

Inventory kept on hand as a buffer against variability in demand or supply, ensuring that out-of-stock situations are minimized.

MRP Logic

Refers to the set of principles and algorithms used in Material Requirements Planning systems to schedule and plan production and inventory in manufacturing.

Scheduled Receipts

Orders that have been placed but not yet received, scheduled to arrive at a specific future date.

Integrating JIT

The process of incorporating Just-In-Time manufacturing practices to increase efficiency by reducing inventory levels and waste.