Suppose a Professor Gives Up Her Teaching Job to Devote

question 137

Multiple Choice

Suppose a professor gives up her teaching job to devote her time to writing textbooks. If salaries of professors rise,

• A) her accounting profit will rise.
• B) her accounting profit will fall.
• C) her explicit costs will rise.
• D) her economic profit from textbooks will fall.
• E) her economic profit from textbooks will rise.

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Definitions:

Employee Pension Plan

An employee pension plan is a retirement plan funded by an employer that provides a fixed payout to retirees, usually based on factors such as salary history and length of employment.

Vested

Having an absolute right to an asset, benefit, or privilege, which is not contingent upon fulfilling any condition or the occurrence of a specific event.

After-School

Activities, programs, or care provided for children after regular school hours.

Economically Disadvantaged

Referring to individuals or groups that experience a lower standard of living due to a lack of income, wealth, or access to basic resources.