Total Surplus Can Be Increased If

question 97

Multiple Choice

Total surplus can be increased if:

• A) new markets are created.
• B) new technology is banned.
• C) deadweight loss is increased.
• D) All of these can increase total surplus.

Master management by exception and its application in focusing on significant variances for managerial action.

Understand the concepts of direct material and direct labor variances including rate, efficiency, and quantity variances.

Identify and calculate variances related to direct material price and quantity.

Identify and calculate variances related to direct labor rate and efficiency.

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