Spending on the National Defence Force Is Categorised as Government

question 9

Multiple Choice

Spending on the national defence force is categorised as government purchases. How do increases in spending on defence affect the aggregate demand curve?

• A)This will move the economy up along a stationary aggregate demand curve.
• B)This will move the economy down along a stationary aggregate demand curve.
• C)This will shift the aggregate demand curve to the left.
• D)This will shift the aggregate demand curve to the right.

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Definitions:

Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected and actual quantity of materials used in production, reflecting efficiency in material usage.

Direct Materials

The raw materials directly used in the manufacturing of a product.

Budgeted Operating Income

The anticipated revenue from operations minus the expected operating expenses for a certain period, typically before financial expenses and taxes.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in volume or activity levels, often used in variance analysis.