Suppose That a New Invention Increases the Marginal Productivity of Labor,shifting

question 425

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a new invention increases the marginal productivity of labor,shifting labor demand to the right.Such an invention would be an example of

• A) labor-saving technology.
• B) labor-augmenting technology.
• C) Luddite technology.
• D) supply-shifting technology.

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Definitions:

Capitalizing A Lease

The process of recognizing a leased asset and related lease liability on the balance sheet, treating the lease as a purchase financed by a loan.

Capital Lease

A lease considered a purchase of an asset for accounting purposes, where the lessee acquires all risks and rewards associated with ownership.

Operating Lease

A leasing agreement allowing the use of an asset without ownership, typically involving payments for a shorter period than the asset's useful life.

Debt Ratios

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