The Normal Rate of Return Is the

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Multiple Choice

The normal rate of return is the

• A) average rate of return earned in an industry at a given point in time.
• B) opportunity cost of capital.
• C) return on capital associated with zero accounting profits.
• D) the amount paid to an investor when the firm is an on-going concern.

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Definitions:

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, typically to protect domestic industries, raise revenue, or regulate trade.

Import Quotas

Restrictions set by a government on the amount of a particular good that can be imported into a country within a given timeframe.

Economic Growth

An increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, often measured by GDP.

Central Banks

The primary financial institutions of countries, responsible for monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability.