Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 96

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Fiscal Policy Options
-(Exhibit: Fiscal Policy Options) If the aggregate demand curve is AD₁, which of the following is the most appropriate discretionary fiscal policy to pursue?

• A) a contractionary fiscal policy involving reductions in government spending and increases in income tax rates
• B) a contractionary fiscal policy involving reductions in government spending and decreases in income tax rates
• C) an expansionary fiscal policy involving increases in government spending and increases in investment tax credits
• D) an expansionary fiscal policy involving increases in government spending and decreases in investment tax credits

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

This refers to the difference between the expected amount of materials needed for production and the actual amount used, which can impact manufacturing costs.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a specific activity basis.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with the level of production output, such as utilities or materials, unlike fixed overhead costs.

Total Overhead Variance

The difference between the actual overhead costs incurred and the overhead costs that were applied or allocated based on standard costing procedures.