The USGovernment Restricts the Production of Peanuts by Limiting Production Licenses

question 228

Multiple Choice

The U.S.government restricts the production of peanuts by limiting production licenses.By also prohibiting imports, the government maintains prices well above levels peanut farmers would obtain if supply were not restricted.This program has the same effect as a

• A)price ceiling.
• B)price floor.
• C)opportunity cost.
• D)shortage.
• E)efficiency move.

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Definitions:

LIFO Inventory Method

Last In, First Out, an inventory valuation method where the goods purchased last are the first to be sold.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overheads, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Cost of Goods Available for Sale

The total cost of merchandise that a company can sell during a certain period, including both the cost of goods purchased and the cost of goods manufactured.

Cash Flows

A financial statement segment that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, categorizing flows into operating, investing, and financing activities.