Positive Statements Are Not

question 17

Multiple Choice

Positive statements are not

• A)descriptive.
• B)prescriptive.
• C)claims about how the world is.
• D)made by economists speaking as scientists.

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Definitions:

Projections and Estimates

Forward-looking statements about future financial performance, often based on assumptions or expectations.

Prime Costs

The direct costs of manufacturing a product, specifically direct materials and direct labor.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly traced to the manufacturing of a product and are considered a variable cost.

Direct Labor

The cost of wages paid to workers directly involved in the production of goods or provision of services.