If the Economy Is at Potential Output and the Fed

question 157

True/False

If the economy is at potential output and the Fed decreases the money supply, run real GDP will likely decrease in the long run.

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Definitions:

Standard Direct Labor-Hours

Standard direct labor-hours refer to the estimated hours of direct labor work required to produce one unit of a product or service, used for budgeting and variance analysis.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost assigned to those overheads, indicating efficiency in managing variable costs.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

the difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected (or standard) cost, indicating how effectively a company is managing its resources.

Standard Labor-Hours

A pre-determined measure of the amount of labor time expected to complete a single unit of production or perform a task, often used in cost accounting.