What Are Supply Shocks? Explain What Effect Adverse and Favorable

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Essay

What are supply shocks? Explain what effect adverse and favorable supply shocks have on the supply curve.

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Definitions:

General Reserve

Funds set aside by a company from its profits for general unspecified future needs or to strengthen the company's financial position.

Pre-acquisition

The period or activities related to acquiring assets or another company before the actual transaction is finalized.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings reflect the cumulative amount of net income earned by a company that is kept within the company after dividends are paid to shareholders.

AASB 3

Specifies the accounting requirements for business combinations, detailing how an acquirer should recognize and measure the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree.