The Cost of Disinflation Is The

question 109

Multiple Choice

The cost of disinflation is the:

• A) leftward shift in aggregate supply.
• B) decrease in prices.
• C) loss of real GDP in the process.
• D) loss of international markets when prices change.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current income.

Total Asset Turnover

An efficiency indicator that assesses how well a business's assets are utilized to create sales revenue.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

A financial measure reflecting the mix of equity and debt financing used to support a company's assets.

Acid-test Ratio

A stringent indicator of a company's short-term liquidity, measuring its ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.