For an Economist,the Idea of Making Assumptions Is Regarded Generally

question 28

Multiple Choice

For an economist,the idea of making assumptions is regarded generally as a

• A)bad idea,since doing so leads to the omission of important ideas and variables from economic models.
• B)bad idea,since doing so invariably leads to data-collection problems.
• C)good idea,since doing so helps to simplify the complex world and make it easier to understand.
• D)good idea,since economic analysis without assumptions leads to complicated results that the general public finds hard to understand.

Analysis of the effects of changes in working capital accounts (like Prepaid Expenses, Salaries Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventories, Accounts Payable) on cash flows.

Understanding the cash flow impacts of buying and selling assets, including the disposal of plant, property, and equipment.

Distinction between cash inflows and outflows in financing activities, and the understanding of their impact on cash flow.

Evaluating cash flow effects of transactions and events, including loss from disposal of assets or changes in account balances.

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