The Impetus for Government Deregulation of Several Industries, Including Airlines

question 81

Multiple Choice

The impetus for government deregulation of several industries, including airlines, came from

• A) government bureaucrats.
• B) Congress.
• C) regulatory agencies.
• D) academic economists.
• E) retired bureaucrats.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much earnings are available to cover fixed expenses and generate profit.

Fixed Expenses

Recurring costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Variable Cost of Goods Sold

These are costs that fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.