Business Cycles Are

question 33

Multiple Choice

Business cycles are

• A)similar, and all are created from external forces.
• B)similar, but they can have many causes.
• C)each unique, and they can have many causes.
• D)similar, and they all have a single cause.
• E)each unique, but all have a single cause.

Distinguish between short run and long run in terms of input variability.

Grasp the concept of diminishing returns and its effects on cost and production.

Understand the role of scale economies in long-run cost behavior.

Understand the impact of first impressions and biases on the hiring process.

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Definitions:

NPV

Net present value. A capital budgeting technique that rates projects according to the total present value of all their associated cash flows. The higher the total or net present value, the better.

Capital Budgeting Decision

The process by which a business determines whether projects such as investments in equipment or new products are worth pursuing.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return that a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.

Bond's Yield

The return an investor realizes on a bond, calculated as the interest or dividends received divided by the price of the bond.