If a Country Sells More Goods and Services Abroad Than

question 13

True/False

If a country sells more goods and services abroad than it purchases abroad, it has positive net exports and a trade surplus.

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Definitions:

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials used.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that do not vary with production volume, such as rent and salaries of supervisors.

Direct Labor Variances

The difference between the actual labor costs incurred and the standard labor costs for the actual production level.

Direct Labor

Refers to the wages paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.