Which of These Statements Best Describes a Flow Variable

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes a flow variable?

• A)An economic variable that measures something at a particular point in time
• B)An economic variable whose value is determined by the market
• C)An economic variable that is measured per unit of time
• D)An economic variable whose value shows no change over time
• E)An economic variable that remains static when other related variables change

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Definitions:

EVA

Economic Value Added represents a metric for assessing a company's financial success, determined by subtracting the cost of capital from the operating profit to calculate the leftover wealth.

Residual Income

Income that remains after all personal debts and expenses have been paid, or in corporate finance, the amount of net income left over after paying out dividends to shareholders.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

A calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital (debt, equity, etc.) is proportionately weighted, reflecting the cost of financing new projects based on the company's existing capital structure.

Deferred Payment Incentive

A compensation structure where part of an individual's or entity's payment is postponed to a future date, often used as an incentive or reward.