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:

Contribution Margin

Contribution margin is the difference between sales revenue and variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Direct Labour Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the production process, a key factor in calculating labor costs and efficiency.

Grinding Minutes

A measure of the time spent on grinding processes in manufacturing, often used to allocate costs or measure productivity.

Monthly Demand

The total quantity of a product that consumers are willing and able to purchase within a month.