Improving Stock Prices and Increasing Factory Production _____ Why Economists

question 18

Multiple Choice

Improving stock prices and increasing factory production _____ why economists _____ continuing economic improvement in the next quarter.

• A)is; predict
• B)are; predicts
• C)are; predict
• D)is; predicts

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Definitions:

Percentage Increase

A measure of how much a quantity has grown, typically expressed as a proportion of the starting value.

Balance Sheet

The financial statement of what is owned (assets), what is owed (liabilities), and the difference between the two (net worth) on a specific date.

Gross Profit

Revenue from sales or services minus the cost of goods sold, representing the preliminary profit figure before deducting operating expenses.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.