Which of the Following Is a Positive Economic Statement

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive economic statement?

• A)U.S. citizens should only buy products which are produced in the United States.
• B)The government should ban the production and sale of incandescent light bulbs.
• C)Raising the tax on gasoline raises the selling price of gasoline.
• D)The government should revamp its immigration policies.

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Definitions:

Gross Investment

The total amount spent on purchasing or constructing new capital assets before accounting for depreciation.

Net Investment

The portion of total investments in physical assets (like buildings, machinery, and inventory) that remain after accounting for depreciation.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible or intangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value of the asset over time due to use, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Stock Of Capital Goods

The total quantity of physical assets such as machinery, buildings, and equipment that are used to produce goods and services.