Economists Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

Economists are:

• A)more likely to take into account the preferences of foreigners when devising immigration policies than
• Are politicians.
• B)less likely to take into account the preferences of foreigners when devising immigration policies than
• Are politicians.
• C)opposed to foreign aid because it comprises a significant amount of the debt.
• D)opposed to foreign aid because there are still poor people in the United States that need help.

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Definitions:

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to external parties or individuals, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Equity

The ownership interest in a company of its shareholders; it represents the amount of assets that would be returned to shareholders if all the company's debts were paid off.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that compares the amount of a company’s total debt to its total assets, indicating the leverage level.

Assets

Resources owned by a company or individual considered valuable and can be used to produce positive economic value.