When an Economy Is Operating Inside Its Production Possibilities Frontier,we

question 171

Multiple Choice

When an economy is operating inside its production possibilities frontier,we know that

• A)there are unused resources or inefficiencies in the economy.
• B)all of the economy's resources are fully employed.
• C)economic growth would have to occur in order for the economy to move to a point on the frontier.
• D)in order to produce more of one good,the economy would have to give up some of the other good.

Interpret economic indicators related to GDP, including per capita real GDP and the GPI.

Assess the implications of the underground economy on the measurement of GDP.

Comprehend the limitations and critiques of GDP as a measure of economic well-being.

Understand the basic components and calculations involved in determining the cost of goods sold for a manufacturing company.

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Definitions:

Sunk Costs

Past expenditures that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered.

Incremental Cash Flows

The extra cash flow from operations generated by a company when it embarks on a new project.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment.

Incremental Cash Flows

The additional cash flows that a company expects to generate from a particular investment or project.