Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 35

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Using the Aggregate Demand/Aggregate Supply Model 1
-(Exhibit: Using the Aggregate Demand/Aggregate Supply Model 1) Suppose the economy is initially in short-run equilibrium at B. If policy-makers decide to intervene to close the gap, which of the following can it do?

• A) Decrease personal income taxes.
• B) Increase government welfare spending.
• C) Decrease the level of government purchases of goods and services.
• D) Institute investment tax credits to encourage business investment.

Understand the treatment of year-end balances in variance accounts.

Recognize the role of engineers and other professionals in setting standard costs.

Analyze the impact of labor rates and efficiency on production cost variances.

Understand the concept of substitution in response to changes in resource prices.

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