Suppose That Inventories Were $40 Billion in Year 1 and $50

question 117

Multiple Choice

Suppose that inventories were $40 billion in year 1 and $50 billion in year 2. For year 2, national income accountants would

• A) add $10 billion to other elements of investment in calculating total investment.
• B) subtract $10 billion from other elements of investment in calculating total investment.
• C) add $45 billion (= $90/2) to other elements of investment in calculating total investment.
• D) subtract $45 billion (= $90/2) from other elements of investment in calculating total investment.

Analyze the reasons behind water supply problems and the role of market solutions.

Understand the dynamics of competitive price-searcher markets including profit maximization, long-term equilibrium, and efficiency scale of output.

Grasp the role of economic profits and losses in signaling the allocation of resources in competitive markets.

Comprehend the concepts of market entry and exit and their impact on market dynamics and pricing.

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