Which of the Following Statements About Pension Plans If Any

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pension plans if any, is incorrect?

• A) Under a defined benefit plan, the employer agrees to give retirees a specifically defined benefit, such as $500 per month or 50 percent of the employee's final salary.
• B) A portable pension plan is one that an employee can carry from one employer to another.
• C) An employer's obligation is satisfied under a defined contribution plan when it makes the required contributions to the plan.The risk of inadequate investment returns is borne by the employee.
• D) If assets exceed the present value of benefits, the pension plan is fully funded.
• E) A defined contribution plan is, in effect, a savings plan that is funded by employers, although many plans also permit additional contributions by employees.

Identify how to determine portions of total costs that can be recouped in the short run versus shutting down.

Analyze equilibrium conditions in a purely competitive market.

Distinguish between normal profits, economic profits, and losses in the short run for competitive firms.

Understand the conditions under which a firm should continue to operate at a loss in the short-run.

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Definitions:

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