When Economists Use the Term Ceteris Paribus , They Are

question 24

Multiple Choice

When economists use the term Ceteris paribus , they are indicating that:

• A) the relationship between two economic variables cannot be determined.
• B) the analysis is true for the individual but not for the economy as a whole.
• C) all other variables except the ones specified are assumed to be constant.
• D) their conclusions are based on normative economics rather than positive economic analysis.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting technique that assigns the total manufacturing costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and both kinds of manufacturing overhead (fixed and variable), to a product’s cost.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue, indicating the financial health and profitability of a business.

Absorption Costing

An approach to costing that encompasses all costs associated with manufacturing, including direct materials, direct labor, as well as variable and fixed manufacturing overheads, in the product cost.

Absorption Costing

A strategy in accounting practice that aggregates all manufacturing expenses, from direct materials and labor to variable and fixed overheads, into the determination of a product's cost.