Economists Normally Assume That a Firm Would

question 117

Multiple Choice

Economists normally assume that a firm would?
(i) sell a higher output if this would increase revenue
(ii) sell a lower output and collect less revenue, if this would increase profit
(iii) sell a higher output and incur more costs, if this would increase profit

• A)(i) and (ii)
• B)(i) and (iii)
• C)(ii) and (iii)
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a security or a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock.

Annual Coupon Bonds

Bonds that pay interest to the bondholder yearly until maturity, at which point the face value is also repaid.

Yield To Maturity

The expected total yield from a bond when held until its maturity date.

Duration

A measure of the sensitivity of the price of a bond or other debt instrument to interest rate changes, representing the weighted average time until all cash flows are received.