Economics Is Generally Concerned with

question 17

Multiple Choice

Economics is generally concerned with

• A)the operation of banks and the stock market.
• B)business management.
• C)how resources are allocated among alternative goals.
• D)the right time to start a business.

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Definitions:

Employer's Payroll Tax

Taxes that employers are required to pay on behalf of their employees, which include social security and Medicare taxes in the United States.

Taxable Earnings

Shows amount of earnings subject to a tax. The tax itself is not shown.

Unemployment Taxes

Taxes paid by employers to fund unemployment insurance programs for workers who lose their jobs.

FIT Payable

Federal Income Tax Payable, a liability account that represents the amount of federal taxes a company or individual owes to the tax authorities.