How Do Critics of Discretionary Stabilization Policy View Frequent Changes

question 45

Multiple Choice

How do critics of discretionary stabilization policy view frequent changes in spending and tax policy?

• A)The changes make the economy smoother, although it may not look that way to individual firms.
• B)The changes make life more difficult and hectic for Congress and the Fed.
• C)The changes smooth out the business cycle, making planning easier.
• D)The changes cause more instability in the economy and make planning more difficult.

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Definitions:

Net Incomes

The total earnings of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Variable Costing

A pricing strategy that incorporates solely the variable costs associated with production—such as direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—into the cost of goods sold, while omitting fixed overhead expenses.

Absorption Costing

A method of accounting that incorporates all costs associated with manufacturing, including direct materials, direct labor, as well as both variable and fixed overhead expenses, into the product's cost.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable manufacturing costs—direct labor, direct materials, and variable manufacturing overhead—in unit product cost.