When the Invisible Hand Is at Work

question 26

Multiple Choice

When the invisible hand is at work,

• A)the price system will sometimes give incorrect cost signals to consumers.
• B)the price system will allocate resources based only on consumer need.
• C)all prices will be set equal to marginal costs.
• D)there will be some shortages and surpluses that cannot be avoided.

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, presented in a structured manner.

Current Ratio

A measurement indicating how well a business can cover its short-term debts with its available assets, made by dividing current assets by current liabilities.

Financial Statements

Official records that outline the financial activities and condition of a business, individual, or other entity.