Which of the Following Is Not Among the Factors That

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not among the factors that influence economic growth?

• A) Increase in employment
• B) Growth in physical capital stock
• C) Technological progress
• D) Lower government debt
• E) An efficient political and legal system.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

Direct labor involves the work of employees that is directly attributable to the production of goods or provision of services, such as manufacturing labor costs.

Materials Price Variance

The deviation between the actual cost of direct materials and the standard cost, multiplied by the quantity purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate

The rate at which variable overhead costs are allocated to a unit of production, often based on direct labor hours or machine hours.

Fixed Overhead Budget

A financial plan that projects the expected fixed costs required to support the operations of a business.