An Essential Point, Among Many, in the Refutation of the "Cheap

question 181

Multiple Choice

An essential point, among many, in the refutation of the "cheap foreign labor" argument is that

• A)foreign workers have a lower standard of living.
• B)foreign workers are less productive.
• C)low foreign wages mean fewer exports for the United States.
• D)the United States does not benefit from cheap foreign labor so the goods should be kept out.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only considers variable costs in determining the cost of products.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed costs.

Unit Product Cost

The total cost to produce one unit of product, including direct materials, direct labor, and a portion of all overhead costs.

Variable Costing

A system in accounting that considers solely the changing costs associated with production (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the calculation of product prices.