"If Tom Had Twice as Much Money, He Could Consume

question 204

Multiple Choice

"If Tom had twice as much money, he could consume twice as much. If everyone had twice as much money, they could consume twice as much." This quote illustrates

• A) the difference between positive and normative economics.
• B) the fallacy of composition.
• C) that association is not causation.
• D) the law of unintended consequences.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents an estimate of accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Percentage of Sales Basis

A method used to forecast future financial outcomes by assuming that certain expenses, net income, and balance sheet items change in direct proportion to changes in sales.

Uncollectibles

Debts from customers that are considered impossible to collect and are therefore written off as a loss.

Expense with Revenues

Represents the relationship between the costs incurred and the revenues generated in a specific period.