In the Real Business Cycle Model, the Causes of Business

question 51

Multiple Choice

In the real business cycle model, the causes of business cycles are

• A)sticky wages and prices.
• B)technology shocks.
• C)unanticipated price level changes.
• D)changes to aggregate demand.

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Definitions:

Form SS-4

The form filled out by an employer to get an EIN. The form is sent to the IRS, which assigns the number to the business.

Payroll Tax Expense

Tax that a business must pay based on the wages and salaries of its employees, including social security, Medicare, and unemployment taxes.

FICA

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which funds Social Security and Medicare, requiring employers and employees to pay a percentage of earnings.

Look-Back Period

A period of time used to determine whether a business should make its Form 941 tax deposits on a monthly or semiweekly basis. The IRS defines this period as July 1 through June 30 of the year prior to the year in which Form 941 tax deposits will be made.