When Actual Output Equals Potential Output, There Is ______ Output

question 25

Multiple Choice

When actual output equals potential output, there is ______ output gap and the inflation rate will ____.

• A)an expansionary; exceed the expected rate of inflation
• B)an expansionary; be lower than the expected rate of inflation
• C)no; be equal to the expected rate of inflation
• D)a recessionary; exceed the expected rate of inflation

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Definitions:

Standard Machine-Hours

The estimated number of hours that a machine is expected to operate to complete a specific task under standard conditions.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs not directly associated with the production of goods, including costs related to indirect labor, indirect materials, and other indirect expenses.

Standard Maintenance Cost

The anticipated cost of regular upkeep and maintenance of equipment or property, based on historical data or industry standards.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are used in the production process, often used as an allocation base for assigning overhead costs.