The Dynamic Process of Competition

question 261

Multiple Choice

The dynamic process of competition

• A) is hindered by the self-interest of business decision makers.
• B) puts the profit motive of sellers to work for buyers.
• C) conflicts with the interest of consumers when businesses pursue profit rather than the public interest.
• D) will permit business decision makers to earn long-run economic profit unless they are regulated by government.

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Definitions:

Unamortized Discount

The portion of a bond discount that has not yet been expensed to interest expense over the bond's life.

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset as reflected in a company's financial statements, calculated as the original cost minus accumulated depreciation.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Effective Interest Rate

The actual cost of borrowing or the actual return on investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest as opposed to the nominal rate.